Universal Control iPad placement when using multiple displays

I can't reply to the old questions where this was a problem, but I found a solution.

Problem: Cannot move iPad in Arrange Displays when the iPad is connected via Universal Control.

Solution: The iPad gets attached to whatever is your "Main Display". Change your main large display to "Main Display" and then you MacBook display becomes an "Extended Display". Then you can move the iPad to wherever you need it in relation to your main display.

Really helpful when you want to use your desktop mouse and keyboard on your iPad, especially in a setup where you need to keep your work stuff separate from personal stuff.

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 2:01 PM

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Aug 30, 2023 2:19 PM in response to jms703

Can elaborate a bit on this? I use a mac with an external display and I also have an iPad. I have used it occasionally as a third display and I have also used it with Universal Control, but only to see if it worked (which it did). I saw no way to change the relative position of the iPad when under Universal Control, but how would changing the main display have an effect on this escapes me…

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Universal Control iPad placement when using multiple displays

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