Apple Pencil ruler

LFSolutions Said:

"Apple Pencil ruler: How is the ruler option used on the iPad with an Apple Pencil?"

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For reference...

Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:

Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...

• Apple Pencil Compatibility - Apple Support

Verify: the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil

• Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad

• Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Centre - Apple Support

Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled

• Charge your Apple Pencil and Check the Battery - Apple Support

Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil

• Pair and Charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad - Apple Support

Successfully: Pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

LFSolutions Said:

"Apple Pencil ruler: It appears that the ruler is activated by the Pencil tool but the only way to move or reorient the ruler is by using two fingers. The Pencil can draw lines but not influence the ruler’s position."

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Did you just update your iPad?

LFSolutions wrote:

It appears that the ruler is activated by the Pencil tool but the only way to move or reorient the ruler is by using two fingers. The Pencil can draw lines but not influence the ruler’s position.

Correct; this is by design.

The Ruler drawing-tool is positioned and manipulated using finger gestures; the Pencil uses the Ruler position as a drawing guide.

LFSolutions wrote:

It appears that the ruler is activated by the Pencil tool but the only way to move or reorient the ruler is by using two fingers. The Pencil can draw lines but not influence the ruler’s position.

Correct!

Just like how this would work with a real life Pencil and Ruler/scale.

You manipulate and hold the ruler/scale in one hand and draw a line or mark a position with the other hand holding the Pencil.

This seems pretty straightforward and natural to me.