iPadOS: pdf in files and Apple Pencil (1)

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iPadOS: pdf in files and Apple Pencil (1)

Hello. In the past I used to be able to scroll with my fingers and annotate or highlight with my pencil. Ever since the new markup update, whenever I use the Pencil on my screen, it goes straight into markup mode. Then, when I use my finger, it annotates in stead of scrolling. I have to manually uncheck markup in the upper right corner before I can continue.

The ease of scrolling and quickly annotating has been taken away by this change. Am I missing an option or doing something wrong? Or did Apple remove my favourite feature?

iPad Air, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 13, 2019 1:14 PM

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LotusPilot

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Nov 13, 2019 2:42 PM in response to PorkyJack

This change to the Notes App in iPadOS13.x is often complained about. You now scroll using two fingers - not one.

You can also completely disable drawing with your finger, in Notes, with this setting:

Settings > Notes > Only Draw With Apple Pencil - set to ON.

I hope these tips will be helpful in resolving your difficulties.

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Nov 14, 2019 4:32 AM in response to PorkyJack

You’re not alone. Whilst most of the changes to the UI are relatively intuitive, the two-finger scroll within the Notes App appears to be totally at odds with the rest of the system.

Please feel free to forward any feedback you may have directly to Apple:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

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dlew

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Dec 29, 2019 8:59 AM in response to PorkyJack

I'm with you on this. My favorite feature has been taken away. And the way it's configured now is so non-intuitive with the design of the system.

What I cannot figure out is that to have a "draw with apple pencil only" is an industry standard across so many apps--just like not having to scroll with two fingers (which I believe is a method prone to subtle error).

It's difficult to understand what the advantage is to the change. If someone can enlighten me...please have at it.

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PorkyJack Author

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Nov 14, 2019 4:12 AM in response to LotusPilot

Thanks for your reply. The Notes option would be greatly helpful for Files. I can't get used to two finger scrolling.

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iPadOS: pdf in files and Apple Pencil (1)

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