Add arrows during screen sharing on iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

So, a few weeks ago I was on call to Apple support.


whilst on this call they asked to screen share.


during this screen share they were giving me useful instructions, but they out arrows on my screen.


how can I do that with either iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

iPhone SE, iOS 26

Posted on Apr 19, 2026 5:04 PM

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Apr 25, 2026 12:04 AM in response to Ronniej20_12

Re: Add arrows during screen sharing on iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

... how can I do that with either iPhone, iPad, or Mac?


Now, am no expert in this area,. Sorry I can't spell out for you how to achieve that, step by step. Yet Apple does have some articles online (links below) that may help:


See how to: Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support


Seems you gave Apple support access to your Mac in order to help you.

I don't think the use of this arrow feature or controlling another's device is available for general use by all those who can and can't be trusted. I could be wrong.


You might be interested in finding out more about Apple Remote Desktop:

Apple support's article:

Control or observe one client computer with Remote Desktop - Apple Support

Eg" says: "You can control a screen to assist a user with a problem or to perform activities on a computer that doesn’t have a display, ... "


For the person whose computer you would want to operate on remotely.

Of course they would need to allow you access, (as you likely did for Apple):

Allow Apple Remote Desktop to access your Mac


There's an Apple Remote Desktop User Guide for Mac - Apple Support will all the "how-to" info on what's possible.

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Another system altogether:

Organisations and Educational institutions etc. can set-up systems to control all the devices in their care, so they can update them and much more: Choose a mobile device management solution - Apple Support

Add arrows during screen sharing on iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

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