If you have a 10th-generation iPad, you’ll need to purchaseApple’s USB-C to Apple Pencil adapterfirst.

When you plug it in, a Pair button will appear on the screen.

TapPairto complete the pairing process.

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To charge your Apple Pencil, simply plug the Lightning connector into your iPad’s Lightning port.

Then, selectTap to Connect, which appears on your iPad’s screen.

Just attach it to the magnetic connector on the right side of a compatible iPad.

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It will automatically pair with the iPad.

When connected, the Apple Pencil will charge without any additional steps.

Sometimes, your Apple Pencil may not cooperate when trying to charge it.

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If so, take a look at theseways to fix an Apple Pencil that’s not charging.

you’re able to select what happens when the Apple Pencil detects the gesture.

To do that, head toSettings > Apple Pencil > Double Tap.

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The Apple Pencil Pro also supports a feature called barrel roll.

Haptic feedback is another feature that lets you know when you squeeze or double-tap the Apple Pencil.

Lastly, but most importantly, you canuse the Find My app to locate a lost Apple Pencil Pro.

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No other Apple Pencil model supports this functionality.

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