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Apple pencil double tap settings

Hi, i wanted to ask about my apple pencil did not have the double tap setting on apple pencil settings, how can i enable back my double tap to change the tip to different functions

iPad Air, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 9, 2021 3:38 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2021 11:49 PM

Hi I figured it out. If your iPad and Apple Pencil meet the criteria’s above and you have enabled it and now you can’t find it then go to Settings<Bluetooth than press on the i on your Apple Pencil than click forget this device. Turn off Bluetooth than turn it back on then put your Apple Pencil on the magnetic charging place (I don’t know what it’s called sorry) and then it will automatically pair. You can go to Settings<Apple pencil and you should have all of the settings where you can change the function of the double tap feature. I hope this helps.

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Oct 23, 2021 11:49 PM in response to alice2108

Hi I figured it out. If your iPad and Apple Pencil meet the criteria’s above and you have enabled it and now you can’t find it then go to Settings<Bluetooth than press on the i on your Apple Pencil than click forget this device. Turn off Bluetooth than turn it back on then put your Apple Pencil on the magnetic charging place (I don’t know what it’s called sorry) and then it will automatically pair. You can go to Settings<Apple pencil and you should have all of the settings where you can change the function of the double tap feature. I hope this helps.

Sep 9, 2021 3:45 AM in response to Namiirah

Double Tap only works with the Apple Pencil 2nd generation and only works with supported apps. You need one of these iPads to use the Apple Pencil 2.


You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later

Apple Pencil compatibility - Apple Support



Double-tap Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

On an Apple Pencil (2nd generation), you can double-tap near the tip of your Apple Pencil to quickly switch back to the tool you used last. To change your settings for double-tap, go to Settings > Apple Pencil, then choose:

  • Switch between current tool and eraser
  • Switch between current tool and last used
  • Show color palette
  • Off

Double-tap works only in supported apps, like Notes.

Use Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support


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