Why can I not open the Dock with the pencil on my new iPad Mini? With the finger it is possible (also with the finger I can do screenshots, etc.). I don't see the issue with writing etc. with the pencil next to the edge of the iPad.
This missing functionality of the pencil should be added in a future iOS update.
Kind regards, Alex
iPad mini 6, iPadOS 16
First, perhaps consider that contributors here are all end-users, just like you.
Other than the site Moderators, Apple neither monitor nor participate within the Apple Support Community forums; as such, if you are looking for a definitive explanation as to why Apple’s Developer Team have implemented specific features in the way that they have, your question will go unanswered by Apple.
Returning to your question, as already outlined, Pencil and finger control gestures are not mirrored. Some touch-gestures are not replicated by equivalent Pencil control - the same is also true of the reverse. As a further twist, if using a Keyboard Touchpad, or separate external Touchpad, some touch-gestures are again different to those of both the iPad screen and the Pencil - very likely as the TouchPads respond to both pressure and multi-touch gestures.
In summary, different input interfaces have different features and control gestures - and not all are mirrored or replicated with alternatives. User Interface design is not necessarily as straightforward as you might intuitively anticipate.
Per my original response, Apple do invite submission of feature requests via its Product Feedback portal:
This communication channel would be the most appropriate path to make your comments visible to Apple. While you may not receive an individual reply, we understand that all submissions are both logged and passed to the appropriate team(s).
First, perhaps consider that contributors here are all end-users, just like you.
Other than the site Moderators, Apple neither monitor nor participate within the Apple Support Community forums; as such, if you are looking for a definitive explanation as to why Apple’s Developer Team have implemented specific features in the way that they have, your question will go unanswered by Apple.
Returning to your question, as already outlined, Pencil and finger control gestures are not mirrored. Some touch-gestures are not replicated by equivalent Pencil control - the same is also true of the reverse. As a further twist, if using a Keyboard Touchpad, or separate external Touchpad, some touch-gestures are again different to those of both the iPad screen and the Pencil - very likely as the TouchPads respond to both pressure and multi-touch gestures.
In summary, different input interfaces have different features and control gestures - and not all are mirrored or replicated with alternatives. User Interface design is not necessarily as straightforward as you might intuitively anticipate.
Per my original response, Apple do invite submission of feature requests via its Product Feedback portal:
This communication channel would be the most appropriate path to make your comments visible to Apple. While you may not receive an individual reply, we understand that all submissions are both logged and passed to the appropriate team(s).
The Apple Pencil does not replicate all the gestures that can be performed with a finger…
The up-swipe from the bottom edge of the screen - to reveal the Dock and/or the Task Switcher - cannot be performed with the Pencil.
The iPad User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:
iPad User Guide - Apple Support
https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892
The Tips App, installed by default on all new models of iPad, provides a brief introduction to iPad. In case you missed it, here is a link to the Tips App:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tips/id1069509450
Apple do invite submission of feature requests via its Product Feedback portal:
Not helpful!
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The Apple Pencil does not replicate all the gestures that can be performed with a finger…
We know that. The question is: why not? The pencil can do screen-shots but not open the dock. For me not understandable. I hope they will add that with the next update.
Functionality: Pencil vs. Finger use on iPad
