Apple Pencil

Your Pencil and iPad are working as expected. 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.

• Learn how to use your Apple Pencil with your iPad.
• Use Markup to add drawings, text, and shapes with your iPad and Apple Pencil.
• Learn how to create an instant note from the Lock screen or pick up where you left off on your last note.

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

Ljh24 Said:

"Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil 1 won’t swipe up from bottom to bring up apps on iPad 9th. New pencil user. Tks"

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Troubleshooting Apple Pencils:

Use these Links:

Syncing is off, or perhaps it is no longer being seen as a trusted device. So, refer to the following...

• Apple Pencil Compatibility - Apple Support

Verify: the compatibility of your iPad and Apple Pencil

• Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

View: If your Apple Pencil won't pair with your iPad

• Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Centre - Apple Support

Make Sure: that Bluetooth is enabled

• Charge your Apple Pencil and Check the Battery - Apple Support

Be Certain: there is power to your Apple Pencil

• Pair and Charge Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with iPad - Apple Support

Successfully: Pair and charge your 2nd Generation Apple Pencil

You are welcome.