Can’t take screenshots with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro

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Can’t take screenshots with Apple Pencil on iPad Pro

I can’t take a screenshot with my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro using the instructions that are all over the Internet. I swipe from the bottom corner to the middle of the screen, and all that happens is the screen scrolls. I have to resort to pushing the two buttons to take the screenshot, and then I’m able to edit with the pencil.

Did I somehow turn this function off? Are there any troubleshooting steps that I should try to isolate the problem? It seems too simple of a function to screw up, but I won’t rule out that possibility! I did check Pencil Gestures in Settings. It’s enabled. I don’t know where else to look.

Thanks!

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 3:33 PM

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Answer 1

ckuan

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Feb 25, 2022 3:48 PM in response to DdC441

To capture the screen, swipe up with Apple Pencil from either corner (left corner is better) at the bottom of your iPad.
To mark up the screenshot, draw with Apple Pencil.
Use the Markup toolbar at the bottom of the screen to change drawing tools. See Draw in apps with Markup on iPad.
To send the marked up screenshot to others (such as in a message), or to save it in a document (such as in a note), tap , then choose an option.
When you’re finished, tap Done, then choose an option.

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Answer 2

Apr 3, 2022 11:26 AM in response to DdC441

In my case, sometimes on some websites it take a little practice, it might depend on how much pressure you are applying to the screen with the pencil. Keep trying!

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Answer 3

DdC441 Author

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Feb 25, 2022 3:53 PM in response to ckuan

That’s what I tried. But swiping up from either corner just scrolls the page. No screenshot is taken. It’s recognizing the pencil because it scrolls the page. Pencil gestures are enabled in Settings. Can’t get past step 1.

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