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Can you swipe up and minimize applications with the Apple Pencil or do I need to use my finger?

Can I swipe up in minimize applications with my Apple Pencil second generation or do I need to use my finger?

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Posted on Aug 5, 2022 7:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 4:21 AM

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



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Aug 6, 2022 4:21 AM in response to Penguplayz

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



Can you swipe up and minimize applications with the Apple Pencil or do I need to use my finger?

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