Secret iPad Tips and Tricks You Should Try in 2024!

[@BetterCreating]

How's your iPad life iPad crew?! ... OK - so they're not secret - but many don’t know they exist! 📣 Download my new Icons & iOS16 Design Pack HERE: www.bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack (use launch code EARLYBIRD20 for a 20% off offer!) 😚

[@c-w-h]

Interesting. I bought an ipad pro. These features were ripped from android apps from 10 years ago. Ipad has them more seemlessly designed into the system. But none of them were created at apple. I am enjoying the ipad, now that it has type c usb. Its the first apple product I have bought. Just catching up on mechanics.

[@rosalindchangfoot1564]

Way to fast!

[@আলোরবার্তা-গ৬ঝ]

Yes it

[@Rigel_Chiokis]

One thing I love about Scribble is being able to scribble over something I wrote to erase it. I turned off the double-tap to switch tools feature because there were too many times I would adjust my grip on the pencil, continue writing only to discover I was now erasing things. I use Good Notes for so many things and I simply got used to tapping the eraser icon at the top, then tap the pen icon to continue. Now I can just scribble over something I want to change; speed and efficiency!

[@Ezdrumms]

If you hold space bar to move through you’re texts you (on iPad) can also tap shift or delete while holding the space bar and slide, now you can delete large amounts of texts quick:)

[@hanswolfhausen8347]

These tips make me excited for having an iPad again. Thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

I'm so glad! :)

[@barrycrossley899]

Hold Spacebar on the keyboard to move the cursor to any part of the text you have written

[@BetterCreating]

Great one! Cheers

[@Flo_19]

doesnt work in all apps… I hate the apple Keyboard

[@wintertree011]

I’ve been searching for this for a long time, thank you so much！

[@SneakySteevy]

Most of the time the cursor just go back to it’s original position.

[@CARLHPMA]

Thanks god

[@BrianMagnan]

I use spotlight on a daily basis to keep my Home Screen clutter free. But I didn’t realize it did all that. So cool!

[@JessicaSmith-zb7sq]

I really appreciate how concise your video is! So refreshing to see a tech video that gets to the point

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! I’ve had as many comments saying it’s too fast I think! But I like to keep it tight where I can. Haha. Welcome!

[@DavideCaló-e1m]

I’ve been looking for the swipe gesture for so long then I gave up. THANK YOU!!!

[@BetterCreating]

You are welcome! :)

[@llfleischer]

We just got our child an iPad for graduation from art school- I hope they find these helpful!

[@susanthasilva]

I prefer to keep default icons as it is in the iPad. After all Apple team spend lot of time designing those icons 😊

[@craftaholic-creations]

Do you have tutorials for tips you share that go through the tips more thoroughly & at a slower pace? I love your information, you move so quickly between tips.

[@BetterCreating]

Yeah / this is more of an overview - might do some actual tutorials in the future. Thanks for the feedback!

[@oakpark8555]

List of icons that control video speed.

[@ARTCvan]

For Stage Manager, it’s only a 2018 iPad Pro/M1 iPad Air or newer for it to work on the iPad display by the way!

[@yinfish380]

Question: When you make a typing mistake, the ipad/iphone will mark it as red. But at the same time, when you tap the marked word, it will select the whole word. , in an attempt to “correct” it. Sometimes ios doesn’t find the right ‘corrected’ word though. The word is still “selected” as a whole. How do I go to a section of the marked word, without having to delete the whole word? Because tapping it will usually open the text selection tool

[@joannegillespie6719]

Spotlight doesn't appear for me

[@blackandbrownmovies]

I had the same issue. Try from Home Screen swipe down twice

[@theglitzychic1]

so do you use your ipad for everyday use? I'm wanting the ipda pro but I think I need the mac book?? So hard to know what will do the job and last.

[@MrMusic32150]

Hey Simon! Very exciting and informative video, at least for those who are already familiar with icons and widgets etc. Personally, I need the "iPad for iDiots" version, wherever it may be. I have no idea where the "Globe" icon is, (or is that a "widget?"). I have a personal issue tat you may be able to help with: I am a musician and just bought an iPad with the intent of switching from the LyricPad music program to the SongbookPro program, which the rest of my band mates use. I already have the lyrics typed in normal text form and believe I could change those files to PDF files if necessary. My problem is to find a way to move both text and audio files to the locations needed to utilize them in the iPad SongbookPro program. The needed files are currently in my Mac computer. I guess I could move or import them one at a time, but it will certainly be time consuming. Any ideas? I'd really appreciate it.

[@ScottBickhaus]

Great content, I found you by accident and now I’m subscribed and looking forward to watching all your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks pal - great to have you here! :)

[@imvau3819]

To be honest i just stumbled upon your channel and got addicted with your content’s simplicity. Subbed immediately. Keep shining Simon. Regards from India 🇮🇳

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks so much my friend! Great to have you in the community! :)

[@yayin43]

I recently bought a new iPad Air with keyboard and pencil. I’m happy to come across your video so I could learn how to use it. 😊

[@BetterCreating]

Great stuff!

[@I000I]

I'm used Spotlight calc for a while - it's not convenient. So i ended up with PCalc Light - it's free, have no ads, and looks like very similar to iPhone calculator. Thank god they added weather app for iPad.

[@myzss84]

What keyboard did u use? Is it ios keyboard? How to add number row

[@davide88rn]

Do you use any keyboard? I have the magic but I'm constantly leaving at home because is heavy and I prefer use the iPad with fingers

[@BetterCreating]

I tend to use my Nuphy air60 with iPad - but mostly at home :)

[@gergemall]

Thank you very much. Cheers from St. Louis Missouri and Happy Christmas to you.

[@BetterCreating]

Same to you!

[@jasminereid7407]

Hi. Would you know why my volume is low during facetime even on maximum volume but it is louder when i am using youtube?

[@hamadajazaiery1515]

Please, would you explane how tonget the numbers raw fixed to the keyboard! I cant find the way to change my onscreen keyboard to 5 raws

[@johndixon408]

I have a new IPad and tried the system wide gestures several times and nothing happened, do I have to prepare by going to settings ect

[@renzo6490]

Will these work on iPad 16.6 ?

[@richardwang9099]

How to write on transparent background so that the written words can be placed on other pictures ?

[@pran_irl]

Very cool I'm using swipe feature.

[@BetterCreating]

right?! Thanks for watching

[@CarboX91011]

So useful for me though❤

[@jessellesiochi5128]

Does your ipad have a screen protector? I want to enjoy the specs of my ipad at the same time I don’t want to have it scratched.

[@BetterCreating]

It doesn’t but paperlike looks fab.

[@UrsulaJStLouis]

Do you prefer not having an iPad case that has a keyboard attached? TY!

[@BetterCreating]

I used to - but now I tend to use it mostly for image and visual editing so use the pencil mostly.

[@vfxsameer1925]

Which theme u used? Love black

[@lukegarnes3689]

Is this a con? I paid and downloaded your pack but it has just come up in my files a bunch of pictures. How do I get them on to my iPad?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Luke - no, it’s not a con! As per my comments in the videos, and on the download page: there is a guide video linked to show how the customisation hack on iOS works, and a disclaimer on the website saying that icons design on iOS is not plug and play and involve you building quick shortcuts for adding the icons. The icons being sold are all of the icon designs, and widget templates. I’m pretty happy this is communicated across the sales pages and the videos based on the number of sales and feedback. But if you need any further directions you can find the guide video to customising linked on my website where you downloaded. :) thanks for downloading, and enjoy the icon designs. 👍

[@NathanWesley-j5q]

Thanks for the tips! Lovely video, except for one thing, why is banana in your toast? 😅😆

[@BetterCreating]

Banana and peanut butter?! You are missing out! Ha

[@greatkingrat]

I have a 5th Gen iPad Pro and stage manager with resizing each window and moving them about is working (iPadOS17.02). Also you don’t hold the Globe Key, you hold the Cmd Key.

[@BetterCreating]

Yep - this was an update on iPadOS 17 - you can now resize more flexibly and also add windows holding command :)

[@user_bilal]

Are these tips and tricks available for all iPads? Or just Pro version?

[@spacewach]

It was the moment you attempted to say “hcnip” that I fell in love with you 😝

[@ibrahimmahmoud6222]

Nice video, but there is a question, does Excel work on the iPad in full force?

[@ellyess7203]

This is brilliant! Le arming tons I didn’t know . Please remember some of us had to buy a cheaper 11in one.

[@pvdongen]

Very useful video. Although I use iPads since day one, there were some nice take away’s. Thank you very much and keep up the good work.

[@BetterCreating]

No worries! Thanks

[@laraluis]

Hi greetings from Mexico, I was scrolling on you tube and suddenly your video appeared and it caught my eye (the title), so thanks for those amazing tips

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks my friend! :)

[@jocknarn3225]

Hey, gr8 tips; love my iPad .. gotta update soon. Ditching desktop in favour of phone & tablet. Always wondered how screenshot on new iPads without Home button. Scan tip cool too.

[@119Agent]

Lovely. I wrote this with scribble

[@thewebstylist]

Great tips indeed, thanks

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks!

[@athosalefsandes]

Such a great channel! Greetings from Brazil.

[@elizabeth4053]

I would be interested in seeing what you think about Apple’s announcement of Final Cut Pro on iPad. Pretty please 🙏 ❤

[@elizabeth4053]

PS. New subbie from Alaska 🙋🏻‍♀️🏔️💕

[@ndentertains]

This video has really opened my eyes to how well made apple products are right to the smallest things! Amazing video btw

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks so much :)

[@BrothaNeo]

The 3 finger smaller keyboard feature is so awesome and I seriously didn’t know that it existed until I watched this video lol! Thank you very much! 👍🏾😀

[@artemsapegin]

The calculator tip is 🔥

[@BetterCreating]

Love it!

[@prince_kamal]

wow those icon customization are amazing.. can u tell me, how u did that?

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks pal! Here's the guide video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eTlmlrbc2lhpo

[@greyscale437]

Thanks for the tips and why is your voice low key so calming

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks so much

[@Kluivertnr1]

Is there also a secret to move a photo in the photo app to an album or folder?

[@cyclopswithbangs]

Thanks for the tips. BTW a little spelling mistake around 3 minutes.

[@ModestMotivator]

How do you make your iPad Pro look like a MacBook with the home screen and everything? It looks really cool I want to try it out, also, great vid 😅

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks! Yes - Easy! (well - it's slightly long winded but I've made a full tutorial!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eTlmlrbc2lhpo you can just download my icon and covers pack via the link in this description and use the guide - enjoy! Simon :)

[@Bronco2Cj]

@@BetterCreating Ok.. here is a list of apps I plan to use.. Fender Play, its a guitar lessons app with human instructors created by Fender.. Gibson Guitar lessons app, Fender Tone, a app that allows you to change, edit and create effects and preset on my Fender GTX guitar amp.. Marshall Gateway, does the same thing as the Fender tone but for Marshall Code 25 and 50 watt amps.. The Spark app, an app for the Positive Grid Spark modeling amp.. Katana Librarian and the Katana Air app, apps for the Boss Katana MKII guitar amps.. Mantis from the Laser Academy, an app used to dry fire indoor target practicing, this app utilizes the camera to stare and targets and keep score, and finally, Final Cut Pro... I have it on my mac mini but apparently I have to get another copy for the tablet.. so based on all of this, which would you go with, the 12.9 or the 11?

[@bradleyw1064]

Hi Simon. I just bought your iPad design pack - order 2725. Now that Ive downloaded the files, Ive got no idea how to use it. Can you please help?

[@BetterCreating]

Hi Bradley - thanks for downloading - looking at your various other comments I think you’ve found the guide video now, and found the iOS. Customisation options a bit stressful. Just email if you decide to give up on it! Thanks. S

[@LumberjackDE]

@@BetterCreating I'm sucking up the courage to tackle this unexpected Rubics Cube challenge

[@fossseseptique]

Thanks Bro, terrific stuff….smiley face

[@BodhiGyan]

Is there any way to write on the screen of ipad like we do with epic pen in windows?

[@BetterCreating]

Do you mean - actually write on the glass?

[@BodhiGyan]

@@BetterCreating not on the physical glass sir. Please tell me if there is any app for ipad like "Epic Pen" for Windows for screen annotation.

[@jasondhindsa6774]

@BetterCreating What do you have installed that changes the UI your homescreen?

[@oakpark8555]

What is the Globe key as in Globe-C? I am in the US. Some one said it command-C but iPads don’t have a cmd key

[@BetterCreating]

Sorry! Old school! Should have said function key - can look like a globe 🌐 shape on some iPad keyboards

[@lventer165]

Please show me what the globe key looks like

[@JaysIphoneRepairs]

A fully working iPad with a new battery is better. Good video

[@Sam-hc8ch]

Excellent information 👌From 🇬🇧

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@anneinauckland2318]

Welcome to New Zealand Simon! 😀

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks - I had a wonderful of brief visit! :)

[@leenglish1311]

Love your videos!

[@gedelasasibhushanarao3863]

Very good tips for using ipad hidden features

[@BetterCreating]

thanks my friend and welcome to the channel!

[@kamenankov9260]

Swiping left/right with 4 fingers lets you switch between open apps without going to the app switcher view

[@UrsulaJStLouis]

There is so much to learn.

[@Remyipod87]

Hold sandpaper on the glass to damage the screen

[@BetterCreating]

eerrrr.... yep that would do it..?

[@alexisbanares8991]

I bought your themes, only one question is, how do i download it? i’ve downloaded the zip already and had the files tyia!

[@BetterCreating]

Yes - download the zip files open the zip, follow the guide video to install icons using shortcuts kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eTlmlrbc2lhpo … or just search KZbin for other examples of how people customise their iPad / iPhone in ios16 thanks! :)

[@alexisbanares8991]

Thank you so much! Didn’t know u’d reply this fast 🤍 I’ll do it now thank you! more subscribers to your channel! 🫶🏻

[@ACME22]

Good video. Minor edit required on title 04.😊

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! Haha, i guess it’s published ! :)

[@aymaz101]

how do you get that keyboard

[@DEMONDOGGGGGGY]

4 finger swipe can switch apps

[@stevemartin6795]

I do my training on technology primarily on KZbin. You are the best I have seen so far!

[@BetterCreating]

Ah thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!

[@geebee2276]

Nice video. I have subscribed. Thanks for this. Picked up a few things that I knew but seldom used. This is a great reminder to start using these tools

[@jessmacc3825]

For example, how to use spotlights? No way to use it or open it or call it …..

[@ryomapopofficial]

Thank u for telling me!

[@arthurmarek8418]

Excellent thank you

[@BetterCreating]

Very welcome! :)

[@volldasleben]

Simon, how do you install your iconsnon the ipad? Tx, Thomas

[@volldasleben]

And also the Backgrounds? I have them in my folders now

[@BetterCreating]

Hi there - watch the guide video I reference - here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eTlmlrbc2lhpo Please note - customising iOS takes a little work, but I think it’s worth it! Enjoy :)

[@ludwighoernlein3919]

Wow great video

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks!

[@prayagbhatta9041]

We can split keyboard

[@lindamanson1827]

I am a new subscriber and have really enjoyed your secret tips for the iPad. I have a question that is not related to the video. I got a glimpse of your calendar when you were talking about the Stage Manager, which is something I need to check out for working with my GoodNotes planned. I Saw that you have color blocks for your events. We had that capability several years ago but I can’t do it now except for the all day event. I have both a GEN seven engine 10 iPad both running 16.3.1 and a MacBook Pro, running Monterey (I teach Digital Scrapbook in and cannot upgrade to Ventura because it will not run on Ventura). My question is…. how do you get the color blocking! Are you running I-Cal or an app that does that, or something else entirely. I looks like I-Cal. I would appreciate any help you can give. I am in the US, not EU, if that makes any difference. Thanks!

[@BetterCreating]

Ah OK - Yes - the calendar app is actually Google calendar - think that offers the colour blocks - but you could do the same in iCal by creating multiple calendars. Thanks for watching :)

[@misterjannotjohnn]

Enjoy New Zealand mate! I hope you enjoyed our country!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks pal - wonderful place! :)

[@haneegv0]

Get ready

[@SmudgeInc]

Great video, some really useful tips!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks! :)

[@melaniethompson7045]

Omg! Too fast😮 I definitely have to watch this again to catch up😅

[@BetterCreating]

Haha, yep, noted! this one went a little quick sorry!

[@DarrellaaS]

Good to see you in New Zealand Simon. I learned plenty in this video. I’m going to be using the corner shortcuts much more now. I’ll check out your custom icons too. Good stuff. See you again 👋

[@BetterCreating]

Ah ditto Darrell - Great to hangout! :) cheers! Simon 🥳

[@Sam-hc8ch]

Oh I am looking to buy one🧐 From 🇬🇧

[@BetterCreating]

Great - at the moment I’d look at the air, or maybe get a refurbished M1… :)

[@nickcollins5315]

What app is that you are using with the sketch’s of living rooms and things. I need that

[@BetterCreating]

It’s good notes 5! :)

[@nickcollins5315]

@@BetterCreating thanks buddy

[@stevefitzherbert]

spotlight can spoil you big time the quick ease of access to info.

[@BetterCreating]

it's super helpful

[@GunKaraka]

Hope you're having fun here! Apologies from us Kiwis for the wet weather!

[@BetterCreating]

Ah it’s fab in NZ! :)

[@Mart77y6]

how do you get that home screen?

[@BetterCreating]

It’s my icon and covers pack with some shortcut hacks: here’s my guide video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6eTlmlrbc2lhposi=tvtTz6Kw3a7NhNC7

[@rainvel]

Same here..I am not a fan too of stage manager😅

[@raewren]

I learned a lot from this video!

[@BetterCreating]

Great! :)

[@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542]

Final Cut Pro for iPad any thoughts on that

[@BetterCreating]

Currently I think I will need to buy an M1 ipad to know ! Urg!

[@lydiaw]

I really enjoyed watching this video and appreciate you sharing these valuable tips. Thank you!

[@BetterCreating]

thanks so much! :)

[@kirsten8807]

I really really really dislike the new “swipe to screenshot.” It makes it super difficult to “swipe to close” an app especially when its in a stand. If anyone has a tip on how to either change the “swipe to close” an app or to remove the “swipe to screenshot,” I would be ever so grateful!

[@AndrewW296]

To turn off swipe to screenshot Settings-> general -> gestures -> you can toggle off all corner swipes or adjust the left corner swipe

[@kirsten8807]

@@AndrewW296 Thank you ever so much!

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Another amazing video, Simon! Thanks for the tips! Cheers from Brazil!

[@BetterCreating]

Thanks my friend - thanks for watching :)

[@SmarterToo]

There are no links in the description

[@BetterCreating]

Huh? There are a lot of links… what are you missing? :)

[@alfalders3020]

Am I able to search pdf without paying for third party software

[@BetterCreating]

hummm, good questions - not sure on that one - anyone else know the answer to this?

[@shivamtyagi9263]

The video is good

[@alfalders3020]

Nice.

[@BetterCreating]

thanks!