Amazingly Useful Apple Pencil Tips 2023: Transform your iPad Productivity!

[@BetterCreating]

So how much do you / would you actually use the apple pencil? 👇 I think it's the tool that makes the iPad worth the sizeable purchase price! Enjoy! 🔔The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/bettercreating10221

[@ShaunMcLane]

I download a lot of language books in PDF form and use the pencil to work through them. It's been a great way to study.

[@verodiver]

Great video. Super helpful. However, after watching what I think are all you iPad videos, and then some, I still don’t know how to use the pencil correctly to take notes. Specifically on how to make edits to text. It does not seem to be as easy as it should be. Thank you.

[@PsychosifiedVibe]

I bought the iPad 12.9 and decided to grab the pencil as well. This was in Oct 2022 😂 I am just now looking up this video to help me use it. I forgot about it until I “found” it again. This video was very helpful.

[@KarenBayleyEwell]

I just bought my first apple pencil and honestly didn’t know where to start. These tips are so useful! This will change how I work.. Wonderful! Thank you!

[@BetterCreating]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@MrJoey1498]

Please is there anyway you can turn off auto correction for scribble. It's practically unusable for me

[@Hook0403]

Are you using it for other languages?

[@lan26j89]

me too so trouble

[@PaintedBlack-mi6wn]

Abbreviations and customer names are a real problem for me as well. There has to be a way to turn auto correct off without destroying the ease of use. Someone please help.

[@husseinabdulla]

Setting > General > Keyboard > you will see everything there if you don’t wanted turn off

[@husseinabdulla]

@@PaintedBlack-mi6wn i post comment up

[@rickmart8943]

The transition from the pencil to the Apple Pencil at min 9:21 was top notch!

[@grafxdesigner93]

Just subscribed to this channel due to being gifted an M1 iPad Pro 11 inch this past Christmas. I never thought I will buy one or even own one. Been playing around with it and is blown away by its capabilities. I have to admit that I'm impressed with it. Glad that I found this channel and subscribed, because I will be coming to this channel to pick up new tips and master this iPadOS on my new iPad Pro. Thanks for great video.

[@CrotchetRocket]

Great video I am having one problem however while using the Notes app. I will be using the Notes app and need to go back and write something, add something, or edit, etc., and while I am still using the Apple Pencil, the cursor does not move into the new position I attempt to tap. Even if I use my finger or the trackpad on the keyboard, it does not respond until I either hit done and attempt to type again or close the app out. Thanks

[@jeannefish1195]

Thanks for the great video. I’m excited to pick up my Apple Pencil tomorrow for my new iPad Air. There are so many instances when I’ve needed to sketch out a design idea. I know this going help me right away. I have a really old Wacom tablet that had the mouse and pen stylus. I had so much fun with it

[@brianponikvar9927]

How do you keep the screen from jumping around (zooming, moving) when you rest your writing hand on the screen. I have the recognize palm setting but it still does it, particularly in Notability.

[@uselessdocs]

I use my apple pencil all day everyday, I write on my iPad mini like a journal. Same with my iPad Air that I use as a laptop. It’s awesome but SO expensive

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah totally - really great tool if you know how to utilise it AND have the privilege of affording it!!

[@marys8191]

I was buying used one ipad pro . Like this it makes worse it! Otherwise I am android windows person, would never buy apple. It is so many things that it doesn't have...

[@saiyan981]

Got it for 80$ brand new

[@marys8191]

@@saiyan981 with contact for 2years ))) ?

[@saiyan981]

@@marys8191 nope just 80 $

[@vajevla06]

I just bought my first iPad ever and went for the Pro 12.9, and also just purchased the pencil and was looking for a video like this! Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us! :)

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear! thanks :)

[@jenniferwitthuhn8271]

Wow, this was so incredibly helpful as I was considering on if it was work buying an Apple Pencil! Thanks for the tips and why it is worth it.

[@wissemzerrouki8196]

Hey can you write short answered questions with it and if so is it comfortable for use ?

[@PaulStorer-q4d]

I’m with many commenters on here this has changed the way I use my iPad from a simple watch/read device to a powerful laptop ( but more portable). I now use this rather than my MacBook Pro which has been changed for a MacMini with a M2 Pro. I’m now working through your other videos. You may have seen it but I watched your Apple Pencil video a few weeks after I purchased a Paperlike screen protector - the feel of the pencil on a screen with this cover - its fabulous ( I am just an evangelical customer )

[@theadityasahu07]

4:14 how do you make it to open notes while screen is off?

[@ThibaultCHEYROUD]

Fantastic tutorial! @BetterCreating What is the drawing app used in the 14th section please (especially from 9:00 to 9:04?). Many thanks!

[@killjoyfx]

How are you not getting the floating keyboard? If I scribble, my keyboard will convert to the floating kb and getting it back to a half screen keyboard is a major pain.

[@BetterCreating]

Not sure on that one - this is just how it works for me… maybe check settings tabs … hope you fix it

[@gaoyukuan]

Same for me. Only when the first time you enable scribble you can see the full keyboard.

[@gaoyukuan]

Weird, after this comment, it works. If I touch the cursor with finger, the full keyboard appears. If I choose the option “show keyboard” I see the floating keyboard

[@monisharengasamy]

Hello! Is there any way to create a separate line while scribbling to text?

[@pearTtree]

How do you write in capitals in scribble? Or move to next line?

[@davidpatrick1813]

do you have a video on using first generation? My iPad 9.7 doesn't work with the second generation.

[@uscgrwp]

Excellent video and thank you for putting this together. What is the app displayed at timeslot 7:40 in the video? I’m trying to find a lined paper app and this one looks ideal. Would love to get the name of that app being used at minute mark 7:40. Thank you!

[@alisong826]

The way you write R’s at the end of words is v interesting!! 💖

[@traceybartlam7737]

Oh my goodness, I had no idea how versatile the pencil is! I got it to use with Procreate (which I need to learn as I’m not great at it) but will definitely re watch this video on my phone so I can actually do the things shown in order to remember them ! I’m not a natural with tech but these tips are genius, thank you for sharing

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear the feedback - yeah - if you are lucky enough to afford an iPad - it can do so much more than you first realise. :)

[@rajendrabrahmbhatt2585]

what screen protector do you use/recommend mostly for notetaking?

[@patricialawrencee]

I'm not him and im not sure what brands are available in your area but i recommend a tempered glass, and just get a magnetic paperlike so u can just put it on when you're going to write because I find that the original paperlike screen protector really changes the ipad viewing experience in a way i dont like 😅

[@viethoalam9958]

i just got an ipad air 5, each time is use pencil for whatever, it get hot so fast. it does not get to temperature warming but still somehow make me uncomfortable. how do you think about it.

[@timchatterton8408]

How do you do a line break when writing text in notes?

[@bigboundsy]

Great tip for screenshooting full pages to fill out. I’m having a issue doing it though my pencil seems to want to scroll the page down each time I want to fill out a new box? Is this because it’s a cheap alternative to the Apple Pencil. It’s the Eip pro pencil and has been really good for everything else 😅

[@BetterCreating]

Possibly … but I find using your hand for that is often better. Cheers !

[@tpiatekarch]

Thanks for some tips about editing text with  pencil! That's was unique

[@BrandonKrieger]

Thank you for the great video. It appears the double tap option is not a function for the Original first generation Apple Pencil. Also, what folio do you have for your iPad and does it come with a keyboard? I ask because I am looking for a good folio that will last. As well I did have another questions can you do a video on how the best way to hold an iPad when writing, drawing…etc?

[@BetterCreating]

Ah yes: double tap only available on 2nd gen pencil. The cover I now have is from Pitika - but isn’t a keyboard: I’d checkout the Logitech option possibly.

[@BrandonKrieger]

@@BetterCreating Thank you, I have checked the Logitech keyboards. Sadly they do not have one for my version of iPad Pro

[@masz8710]

2:41 this somehow does not work on my iPad mini 6 with latest iOS. Any tips on how to eneable this?

[@rutvasukhdiya8569]

Does this pencil features work for usb type apple pencil used in 10th generation ipad

[@gustavopontello3431]

Just for curiosity: were you using a 12.9 iPad Pro on your lap? Wasn’t too heavy comparing to a smaller iPad? I’m considering buying the 12.9 iPad Pro but still in doubt.

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah I have the 12.9 2018 model - I’ve only ever had this as used it as my computer for a while - so couldn’t compare to accurately - but I find it fine. The space makes multi-app multi tasking a reality thou I think :)

[@sergiudobrin]

hi, can u pls tell me if the apple pencil scratches the screen if i dont use a screen protector ?

[@BetterCreating]

I've found it to be fine, but there is always a risk i guess iff there is some dirt there.

[@HowardR79]

Thanks a Ton My Friend……. Have been using IPad Pro & Apple Pencil for a few years now………. Learnt so much just watching this Ten Minute video & I missed out so much all these years. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear! Welcome to the channel! Loads more ipad stuff on my ipad plalist here; kzbin.info/aero/PLYV9oYJ_9ey72vCsBFbqdUYrbhLa2VMDn

[@patberning]

Thanks for the reply and for the tips! I'll get to watching it again ( with my finger hovering over the pause :) to learn all the tips I never known all these years.

[@pebayou.3380]

Hi, iv got the newest os on my ipad pro m1 ..but i dont have that scribble option ..neither in my settings or in apple notes / pen option..NADA..? my ipad language iv choose english ..stil nada.

[@garydrago]

5:29 this list is super helpful! Thank you!

[@ElfontLeBlonde]

Nice to See that keychron k3 (or is it?) there❤

[@jaden5892]

How do you drop to the next line when changing scribbles to text?

[@BetterCreating]

Good question!? Can’t remember - I think there is a return gesture…

[@sunnyshine3386]

What's the present cost of Apple Pencil 2nd Gen for iPad Air 5th Gen in the USA ?? I am from India

[@hemanthsaibudarapu2113]

It doesn’t show the full page screenshot option how r u getting it…..??.?

[@AcheAquino]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful. Falling love with both my Mac and Ipad

[@BetterCreating]

Woohoo! You are welcome! Enjoy - another iPad apps and tips video out tomorrow too :)

[@drppote]

When I scribble in Uppercase the text comes in lowercase. Any solution

[@TheFloatingBartender]

@2:51 tried this nothing came up like what you showed on screen. iPad mini 6 on latest iOS

[@BetterCreating]

Might be something to adjust in settings? Possibly a only a full screen capture ?

[@MarkWarner1]

Lots of great tips here. This was super useful. Thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

Fab! Thanks for watching :)

[@pstraalysia214]

Are there any Apple Pencil learning classes that are free while I experiment and see what the pros and cons are?

[@BetterCreating]

Loads out there on YT - checkout procreate tutorials :)

[@zaynminkara4798]

2:33 how did you change you app icons? Urs look awesome!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! New video coming out about how to do this in January - so look out for that!

[@anonymoushunter9808]

Would the Air be good for uni? What would you recommend?

[@BetterCreating]

Any recent iPad that you feel you can actually afford would be a good bet for studies. But do consider too if you will need a laptop for what you do. :)

[@rnsingleagain]

Do these only wirk with generation 2 pencil?

[@BetterCreating]

Most - other than the double tap function - will work I believe.

[@aaditsmusicstation747]

How to get the keyboard u have. I have an iPad Pro m2 and the keyboard is completely different

[@BetterCreating]

Perhaps it’s the UK layout? But full width is usually available… maybe it’s different on the 12.9 inch to 11?

[@aaditsmusicstation747]

It disappeared when I updated to ios 17

[@DerekFrazier2014]

I’m new to iPad and this was very helpful. Ty

[@BetterCreating]

No worries!

[@joncaine2627]

Great video, thank you very much. 🙏 invaluable!

[@BetterCreating]

Awesome - thanks for saying so and welcome to the channel! :)

[@RubenvTh7909]

Does scribble work in MS Word?

[@BetterCreating]

hummm... not sure...

[@pavan20100611]

Great video. I have 2nd gen Apple Pencil and iPad Pro. This video motivated me to use the pencil more. Subscribed :)

[@BetterCreating]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jeffreybowers1220]

are these tips only for apple pencil or other brand stylus for ipad too?

[@BetterCreating]

I’m using Apple Pencil 2. You would need to check any 3rd party brand offered the same functionality such as touch sensitivity, angle of pencil and double tap features… not sure it’s worth it to be honest.

[@simonfrankish7404]

Simon, have just discovered and will be going through your back catalogue. One question with regard to Scribble that has vexed me.. is it possible to select or load alternative Fonts ?( i would like to use a ‘cursive’ one).

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks Simon! I haven't found how to do that no... let me know if you work it out! thanks

[@prrao97]

If you're talking about using a cursive font throughout the iPad, for all your apps, that’s not possible right now, I think.. but if you’re alright with doing that only for specific note taking apps, there’s a tutorial I can link here. With that, You can open a text box with the font you want, and use the Apple Pencil to scribble in that, and it’ll automatically turn into your selected font. I do this in GoodNotes all the time with a "handwritten font" to make it more journal like 😂

[@MurseyMan]

What solar night/day widget are you using? Looks neat

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks - it’s a widgetsmith widget. :)

[@pattamaljayaram5501]

Why Apple is not coming out with pencil for iPhone?

[@Dampiie2]

How to get the little keyboard go away when the pinch don’t work?

[@ModernMoneyHabits]

Wow, that was helpful. Glad I found your channel. 👍

[@BetterCreating]

Welcome!

[@lucatosoni7681]

Thanks for the content. What is the name of the application you show when you talked about “skill share” at 3’04’’? The icon design one

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! It was a combination of clips from the Skillshare class footage and my designer and I are using Adobe Illustrator on Mac. Might have to watch the icon class to find that one out. :)

[@anasadel]

The thing that I was looking for in all videos is how to make new line ( like pressing return or enter ) . But it seems that it is not available … thanks for the video … I learn at least 3 new thing with Apple Pencil

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks - yes - not sure about that either! Will look into it :)

[@GamingPIPI]

Still no scribble support in the Netherlands…

[@anywherenearzero]

I just wish notes + other native os apps had a Way to stop the Onboard Keyboard popping up!

[@divanbooyens21]

Now all of these features look and sounds amazing, If only I had the money to afford any of them😂

[@anukampatrehan]

Superrrr! Thanks🤩

[@BetterCreating]

Welcome 😊

[@radio5051]

Great video. Thanks for all the tips! I’d love to know what drawing app you were using in section 8, 9:20 in the video. It looked very real, like you were actually using a pencil on paper. Thanks.

[@gill4liife]

Procreate

[@DJ-lp6bh]

I just returned mine. The fact that it costs over $120.00, but I still had to use my finger for some of the navigation, feels like a rip off. I love my iPad mini 6, though.

[@YasserBalila]

Which iPad do u use?

[@GWAIHIRKV]

I was hoping to dictate my book and edit with the pencil. Is this possible?

[@elizabethgray2386]

I have not been able to get the double tap to work.

[@Manit24]

This video is useful

[@Naps56]

How close is the Apple Pencil on an iPad "touch&feel" experience to that of pen/pencil on paper?

[@sean-yt8bm]

not close but there are „paperlike“ screen protectors for it.

[@glamoroussunset5361]

Very helpful tips!

[@georgee3401]

Excellent tutorial. Many thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)

[@RainRay1]

Is this just for the 2nd generation?

[@BetterCreating]

Some works for both, the tap features I believe are gen 2 pencil yes

[@mikeburke1993]

Thank you, sir for this video. USA citizen.

[@BetterCreating]

You are welcome mr america! :)

[@MJ-by8yp]

Thanks to sharing Skill share. Can I ask if the skill share offer the subtitle of English ? I am not native English speaker and I known Slill share for a long time But I am afraid of English barrier of Skill share. In KZbin, I can have English subtitles to understand what you introduced very well

[@BetterCreating]

No problem. Yes - i believe they do - it may also depend on the creator who made the specific video series - either way - the free trial via my link is a great way to test it out for free and see if it works for you :)

[@zeyneps7608]

I am a happy skillshare user and am not an english native speaker either. 99% of the videos are in english and even if they are not, english subtitle is always available. The only problem is there is so many interesting things to learn and only 24 hrs/day :) honestly, when I first subscribed I was blown away by both the quantity&quality of the material they had. And I noticed many of the videos are provided by actual teachers or professionals, hence you feel like you have a private tutor. (Meaning chapters are well organized and they follow a well thought plan) Oh before I forget, I enjoyed this video so much, thank you for your hard work.

[@kevindeason4525]

What is Drawring?

[@BetterCreating]

It's the original term for drawing.

[@kimberlyprater3596]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your explanations for every aspect with regards to the apple pencil. You speak quickly and efficiently which for me (& others most likely), time is valuable and we all just want to watch the video and get to it. No messing around! I subscribed on 1st video i watched of yours. Kudos!👏👏👏

[@BetterCreating]

Thank you so much! Always a balance _ I get these comments 50% of the time, and the other 50% it's slow down! haha - great to have you :)

[@cba8351]

What app is that @ 0:26

[@BetterCreating]

I think it’s GoodNotes. :)

[@zakariazz2416]

what is the name of this ipad

[@vitavomloehberg]

I wish there was a kind of „find my pencil“. I don‘t remember where put mine…. It’s somewhere, it must be, but where ?? 😢

[@BetterCreating]

Haha - I feel you!

[@arturkowalczyk2451]

Huge file size after annotations I have seen many similar questions but no answer to this problem. I have PDF files that reached a size of 200-400 mb, while originally around 5 mb, after adding annotations with apple pencil using the Preview app. Scrolling through pages has become extremely slow (sometimes takes 3-5 seconds to change page) and, of course, the disk starts getting full (I am annotating many scientific paper). Switched to a third party app (PDF Expert) recently and the problem seems to not appear there. Is the Preview app that inefficient?

[@BetterCreating]

Interesting - I find GoodNotes is best. Annotating in the Apple Notes or images app does get larger yes.

[@carlstanford7607]

Great video

[@BetterCreating]

Thank you! :)

[@gergemall]

I need to learn how to use scribble for my therapy sessions. No one can read my handwriting.

[@ic1cles403]

how do i leave apps, i just end up using my fingers to do it.

[@sharathtr600]

Drawing in email seems to be not a feature anymore?? I can't find it anywhere...only texts are getting inserted not the art

[@BetterCreating]

Ah strange - might be a Apple Pencil settings thing or email settings thing maybe?

[@sharathtr600]

@@BetterCreating hey got it, it works in in built mail app in iOS... I assumed it was Gmail rather. Thanks Indeed its a splendid feature 😁

[@yvloi]

Quick apple notes is not available on my iPad. Anyone having the same issue as me?😢

[@knittingwithlisa]

I use my Apple Pencil mostly to make to do lists in GoodNotes. Also cute cat

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks! Yeah - GoodNotes is likely what I use most

[@swadhinpaul8042]

Apple Pencil scribble feature in notion is not so smooth like the notes app

[@johnbolton8606]

A MASSIVE SHOUT TO "SKILLSHARE"

[@divyanshnagar2372]

You might wanna update this video since Freeform came out, great for collaborative work. Great video though

[@rahayu.handan]

i love all your tips, bro. thanks !

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thank you - welcome to the channel!

[@constantinetabs]

This double take on "it's okay" @04:41 cracked me up. 😂😂

[@McRascal89]

Thought this was gonna be a review of tips on the top of the pencil 😅

[@Lucifermymaster]

Why missed from my ipad the double tap,and the scribble settings and function?

[@BetterCreating]

Could be you need to update the iOS or maybe look on pencil settings to see options

[@HANAAEWAS2023]

My life is 😮tearing ups and down 😢since I used this Pencil ✏️ oh man I know can drew on iPad and make this dewing as a vision board for my dreams 🎯✏️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🇪🇬✨

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for watching :)

[@ajaykr2811]

Hahaha 7:28 mrwhosetheboss 😄😄

[@BetterCreating]

Love that guy ! a little homage! :)

[@SuburbaniteUrbanite]

Idk how people can take such good handwriting without hurting their hands, I find that impossible to do.