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iPad touchscreen while using sidecar

I have an iPad set up to use sidecar with my Macbook pro and it connects fine and i can use the black buttons on the side bar fine but it won't let me use the touchscreen on the actual apps open on the iPad unless i use apple pencil? i am getting by with using the pencil whenever i need to interact with apps on the iPad but as i go from typing on mac to needing to tap the iPad screen very regularly its a hassle to keep picking up and putting the pencil down every time just to tap the iPad screen. Is there any way i can make the whole of the iPad touch screen so it will respond to my finger touch or is this not possible? Thank you!

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on May 24, 2020 4:20 AM

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Androish

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Posted on May 24, 2020 4:27 AM

This article explains more about how sidecar works:

Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support

To answer your question, you cannot control apps directly with your fingers, as you cannot use your fingers as a mouse, you will have to use your Apple Pencil for that.

You can use your fingers for gestures

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