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My Apple Pencil started to write strangely. Now the lines are dotted. No matter where I write. I created the pair of Apple Pencil and iPad once again. I deleted and downloaded the note taking app again. I changed the to of the pencil. It still gives me dotted lines

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 3:24 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 2:52 PM

Make sure the tip of the Pencil is screwed on securely and snugly ( NOT TOO tight! ).

Then follow all of the troubleshooting tips in this Apple Website Webpage support article.

Tap the link below.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205236


Also, have you checked the tip of your Pencil lately?

Does it look worn?

Apple has a 4 pack of replacement tips for purchase.

Found here.

Tap the link below.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLUN2AM/A/apple-pencil-tips-4-pack




Best of Luck to You!

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Sep 9, 2021 2:52 PM in response to TikhonBl

Make sure the tip of the Pencil is screwed on securely and snugly ( NOT TOO tight! ).

Then follow all of the troubleshooting tips in this Apple Website Webpage support article.

Tap the link below.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205236


Also, have you checked the tip of your Pencil lately?

Does it look worn?

Apple has a 4 pack of replacement tips for purchase.

Found here.

Tap the link below.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MLUN2AM/A/apple-pencil-tips-4-pack




Best of Luck to You!

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