Writing left handed on iPad

How do I, or can I, change the side bars on the iPad to not try and open when I write. Being left handed I rest my pinky knuckle on the edge of the screen to start writing and the side bar starts to open. It becomes very annoying to have to lift to let it reset then start writing again. Can i get it to change sides like my iMac?

Posted on Jan 19, 2021 3:09 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2021 4:09 PM

I am pretty sure this is NOT possible.

If using the Apple Pencil, the Pencil or the app’s own palm rejection should keep the different left hand side panels from sliding into view.


If this is a constant annoyance, you could try using one of these left/right hand drawing/gloves like this example found on Amazon.


Tap on this example link below.


https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Anti-fouling-Drawing-Tablet-Graphic-Right-Ha nd-Left-Hand/dp/B017R8M2JY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543548123&sr=8-1-spons&k eywords=lycra+drawing+gloves&psc=1



Many more makers of these types of gloves found on Amazon and in different hand sizes and limited colors, as well!



Best of Luck to You

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Jan 19, 2021 4:09 PM in response to margie08

I am pretty sure this is NOT possible.

If using the Apple Pencil, the Pencil or the app’s own palm rejection should keep the different left hand side panels from sliding into view.


If this is a constant annoyance, you could try using one of these left/right hand drawing/gloves like this example found on Amazon.


Tap on this example link below.


https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Anti-fouling-Drawing-Tablet-Graphic-Right-Ha nd-Left-Hand/dp/B017R8M2JY/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1543548123&sr=8-1-spons&k eywords=lycra+drawing+gloves&psc=1



Many more makers of these types of gloves found on Amazon and in different hand sizes and limited colors, as well!



Best of Luck to You

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