What does Apple Pencil do?

The Apple Pencil is used in lieu of a finger for precision tasks like writing and sketching, and it can also be used for navigating through the operating system. It's excellent for drawings, art creation, note taking, and similar tasks because it's precise, has palm rejection, and offers pressure and tilt sensitivity.
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What are Apple pencils used for?

Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, note‑taking, and marking up documents should feel — intuitive, precise, and magical. All with imperceptible lag, pixel‑perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity, and support for palm rejection. Incredibly easy to use and ready when inspiration strikes.
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What does an Apple Pencil do that a stylus doesn t?

The only drawing feature the Pro Stylus lacks is pressure sensitivity. In contrast, Apple's Pencil draws a darker or heavier line when you press harder. Some other styluses, such as the Adonit Pixel, replicate pressure sensitivity with specific apps, but none offer it system-wide.
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What does the Apple Pencil 2 do?

Overview. Apple Pencil (2nd generation) delivers pixel-perfect precision and industry-leading low latency, making it great for drawing, sketching, coloring, taking notes, marking up PDFs, and more. And it's as easy and natural to use as a pencil.
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What does an Apple Pencil do vs a stylus?

The Apple pencil, in many ways, is superior to any other stylus available on the market. The unrivaled connectivity paired with class-leading features sets the Apple pencil leagues apart from all other pens. Availability of tips and better battery life may be a distinguishing feature of other third-party pens.
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Are Apple pens worth the money?

In short: Yes. For what it does, the Apple Pencil is worth the investment. While it might not be a great fit for every single user, we believe that the Apple Pencil is worth the investment for users who want to do more with their iPad.
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Can Apple Pencil work on iPhone?

The Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil 2 are only compatible with iPads and will not work with the iPhone. The Apple Pencil requires a display built for it, which iPhones do not have.
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How do I write with Apple Pencil?

Use Apple Pencil to enter text in Notes
  1. In Notes, tap. to show the Markup toolbar.
  2. In the Markup toolbar, tap the Handwriting tool (to the left of the pen).
  3. Write with Apple Pencil, and Scribble automatically converts your handwriting into typed text.
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How long do Apple Pencils last?

A first generation Apple Pencil requires a different approach, which can be a little more complicated. Quick tip: The Apple Pencil is designed to last 12 hours of constant use, although if it's old, the battery duration might be shorter.
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPhone 11?

The Apple Pencil doesn't work on any iPhone, as it was designed to work solely with certain iPads. The iPhone's touchscreen is made differently than the one on the iPad, so the Apple Pencil isn't currently compatible. Even so, there are a number of third-party styluses available for many iPhone models.
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How can I write on my iPad?

Draw or write in Notes on iPad
  1. Change color or tools: Use the Markup tools.
  2. Adjust the handwriting area: Drag the resize handle (on the left) up or down.
  3. Transcribe your handwriting to typed text as you write with Apple Pencil: Tap the Handwriting tool (to the left of the pen), then start writing.
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Do you have to use Apple Pencil with iPad?

If you write on the screen, paint or draw, or need the Apple Pencil's skills for your particular uses, then ignore this article. But if you're wondering whether you need an Apple Pencil for your new iPad Pro, then you probably don't.
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Can Apple Pencil be used to write emails?

You can quickly draw, sketch, scribble, and write by hand in an email using iPhone, iPad, or an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil. This capability is thanks to the handy Markup tools that exist in the Mail app for iOS and iPadOS, and you can use them to insert any drawing or sketch directly into an email.
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How do you draw on an iPad?

Add a drawing
  1. Use Apple Pencil: Tap anywhere on the page with Apple Pencil, then tap one of the drawing tools (pen, pencil, crayon, or fill tool) in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. In a word-processing document, tap again where you want to add the drawing area.
  2. Use your finger: Tap. , tap. , then tap Drawing.
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Is it OK to charge Apple Pencil all the time?

It is essential that if you have an Apple Pencil that you charge it regularly - whether used or not - so as to protect the battery from deep-discharge. Do not allow a pencil to remain in low-charge state for any period of time - as the internal battery will fail, rendering the Pencil useless.
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Do Apple pencils break easily?

Does Apple Pencil Break Easily? Apple designed the Apple Pencil to be durable, with a small plastic tip to write with that can be easily replaced if damaged. The Apple Pencil 1 might not be as sturdy as the Apple Pencil 2, which has some other significant design differences.
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Does leaving Apple Pencil on iPad drain battery?

If you leave it alone for the entire day and do not move it, the Apple Pencil should ideally lose only 5-10% of its charge. An Apple Pencil that is fully charged should last you through 12 hours of usage. Even 15 seconds of charging a dead battery can yield about 30 minutes of use.
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Should I write Notes with pen or pencil?

Pens are great for writing anything that needs to be permeant because the ink is more durable than graphite. Making it the perfect tool for signing receipts, legal forms, or writing letters – pencils should be avoided when signing important documents because they can smudge and be erased.
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Does Apple Pencil work with word?

You can write with the Apple Pencil (I have the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation) on your iPad Pro using any of the MS Office 365 apps. This includes Microsoft Word for iPad. Ensure that you have the Word app installed on your iPad Pro.
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Is writing on iPad like writing on paper?

Once you managed to stick the screen protector to the iPad's surface, you'll get experience surprisingly great writing feeling. Thanks to the PaperLike's coarse-grained texture, writing on it with the Apple Pencil really feels like writing on paper.
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How do I draw on my iPhone?

With Apple Pencil or the tip of your finger, you can create a drawing in the Notes app.
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How to create a drawing
  1. In a note, tap the Markup button .
  2. Choose a color and a drawing tool, like the pencil or marker.
  3. Use your fingers to create your drawing, or use Apple Pencil on a compatible iPad.
  4. Tap Done.
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What is the difference between Apple pencil 1 and 2?

What is this? The difference between the Apple Pencil 1 and Apple Pencil 2 is which generation iPad it connects to, an additional gesture feature of double tapping the flat part of the pencil with the tip of your finger; this allows you to swap between the eraser and current drawing tool on drawing apps.
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Does Apple Pencil work with iPhone 12?

Apple Pencil (Gen 2) sticks to iPhone 12 Pro Max, thanks to the MagSafe business and the magnets that allow said connection between the two. But the iPhone 12 Pro Max does not work with any Apple Pencil as a stylus.
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Can Apple Pencil work with iPhone 13?

No, the Apple Pencil does NOT work with the iPhone. Neither the first generation nor second-generation Apple Pencil works with any iPhone, including the iPhone 13 series or any iPhone Pro model. The fact that the Apple Pencil does not work with any iPhone is a big bummer to make iPhone users.
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