iPad Tips for Seniors: How to Use Apple Pencil

The Apple Pencil, Apple Notes and the iPad will change the way you take handwritten notes. In this video I show you a number of ways the Apple pencil can be used with the iPad. If you'd like to learn how to get started using your new Apple Pencil, then this video is for you.

Here are chapter markers in case you'd like to jump around the video:

Intro: 0:00
How to Pair & Charge the Pencil: 2:01
Apple Pencil as a Stylus: 3:50
Ways to Use Apple Pencil with Apple Notes: 4:54
How to Use Apple Pencil with Calendar App: 9:07
How to Text Message using the Apple Pencil: 9:55
How to edit a Photo using the Apple Pencil: 11:11

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[MS]

Appreciate the speed you explain things. Some younger bloggers go so fast the mind can’t keep up.

[VictoriaReginaAnn]

I just purchased a new iPad Pro. The pencil is still unopened. Now I know how to use it. Thank you. PS, I’m almost 91! Still willing to learn.

[LCculater]

Great video ! I’m 61 and watching your videos is making me a pro 😂My kids are now wondering how I’m so smart now with my iPad? I just tell them I’ve been taking lessons from my personal trainer 😂, thanks Rich .

[iamneverwrong]

Who else is not a senior but here for it anyway?

[rayambrosi]

I am 80 and i appreciate your videos. A simple thing like what each pencil does is not spelled out by other videos. When i saw your explanation it was easy and informative. I will search all your videos. Thanks.

[ernies]

Have been unable to use my pencil. After seeing this I feel confident to use ie.
appreciate the pace of your speech. At 80 yrs. I cannot understand speedspeech like young folks use.

[JanettAltman]

This is the first YouTube person I’ve subscribed to. I so appreciate his simple Way to understand how to use things.

[patriciaenglish]

I love your videos! Clear & concise. And you speak slowly so that I can keep up. Thank you

[victoriaf.]

Wow! Glad I found you, new subscriber here. Your explanations are clear, easy to understand. Thank you!

[ladygossamer]

I’m 47 and yet here i am and so far this actually helps

[JOYCEKUMYINMAH]

thank you for the tips...really helped me "a senior" who just got the ipad to reward myself. Very clear explanations given. Thanks again!

[LisaMoad]

I appreciate you videos. My mom was 92 when she was willing to use a pen. I realize there is lots of instruction most may not need but for my folks they loved it she was always afraid she would break something g and hesitate. Thank you for allowing her to feel successful.

[ceciliagonzalez]

I'm not a senior yet, but chose to watch this because I was sure this is going to be an excellent video to learn how to use my new Apple Pencil 2. Sure enough, it's a great video for starters like me. Thank you!!

[moushiraabdel-malek]

Hi Rich:
Had I known much before today that this video is available .. I would have saved 3 solid years wasted without using my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro 12.9 inch screen. Hey .. I just did and it’s amazingly thrilling, thanks to you .. Bless you Rich❤

[lindahansen]

I’ve had my pencil for quite awhile but used it little. I’ve lost vision in one eye and have found typing on a small keyboard such as my phone to be frustrating because of depth perception loss and hitting the wrong keys all the time. You’ve inspired me to keep my pen handy for both iPad and iphone. I think I’ll spend more time on my iPad now! Thanks so much!

[rhondalee]

You're a wonderful teacher! I'm not the best student, but I can certainly recognize a great teacher! Thank you for posting these videos! I really appreciate it!

[yorkshiregal]

Thank you. Just bought an Apple Pencil 2 for my new iPad mini 6. You make it all seem so easy but it’s helpful to be able to watch you as opposed to reading written instruction.

[timh]

Thanks. I only knew that cuz I just ordered a refurbished 9.7 (it arrives today!!) to use with my foray into Procreate. At 72 y/o, these are my first purchases of Apple items & I look forward to being WOWED!! ;-)

[Tonks]

just got the i pencil. Thank you for making this video. Will watch for the next one.

[annemitchell]

Thank you, I really like this video. My son just sent me my first IPad with the pencil and keyboard cover. Looking forward to using them and appreciate that it'll be easier transporting than my laptop.