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Hello, I and using my iPad as sidecar but facing issues with Apple Pencil. I can use Apple Pencil to tap on menu and actions but can't use it for drawing in Notes or Apple Freeform app. Any idea if it's an issue with Sidecar configuration or is it because Notes and Freeform app don't support Apple Pencil drawing?
iPad (9th generation)
Hello, here's what's happening. I am able to use the Apple Pencil as a mouse on the iPad as extended display. I can point and click with no issues. The only issue is I can not draw using the Apple Pencil on Notes app and Freeform app that are installed on the Mac and moved to the iPad extended display.
This is the first time I am trying to use Apple Pencil with iPad extended display.
I face no issues with drawing when I use the Apple Pencil on the native iPad apps, the issue is only when using it with Mac apps with sidecar.
Both, my iPad 9 and 14" MacBook Pro have latest OS installed. Restarting the devices has not worked.
Hello, here's what's happening. I am able to use the Apple Pencil as a mouse on the iPad as extended display. I can point and click with no issues. The only issue is I can not draw using the Apple Pencil on Notes app and Freeform app that are installed on the Mac and moved to the iPad extended display.
This is the first time I am trying to use Apple Pencil with iPad extended display.
I face no issues with drawing when I use the Apple Pencil on the native iPad apps, the issue is only when using it with Mac apps with sidecar.
Both, my iPad 9 and 14" MacBook Pro have latest OS installed. Restarting the devices has not worked.
Hey there pritaminmumbai,
Upon researching your question, we were able to find the details that show you're able to use your Apple Pencil while extending or mirroring your Mac display instead of using the mouse/trackpad connected to your Mac. These details can be found under the section 'Use Apple Pencil' in this link: Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac
After reviewing the above, we wanted to confirm more details to better understand what's happening, along with confirming more details about the issue:
Cheers!
Apple Pencil for Drawing on Sidecar
