As an Apple Pencil user, I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling frustrated by the issue of palm rejection. After spending countless hours researching and testing, I’m here to share how I solved my issue and the other solutions I discovered.
The Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd gen both work very well with the iPad because of the features that they come with that alternative styluses do not possess.
One of the most important features is palm rejection. This post will show you that the Apple Pencil does feature palm rejection and what to do if the palm rejection is not working for you.
The Apple Pencil does have palm rejection. In order for the palm rejection to work, the Apple Pencil must be charged and connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth.
There are some things to consider when using palm rejection with the iPad and there are some things you might be doing that could be causing it not to work properly.
| Key Takeaways |
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| – The Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd gen both feature palm rejection. |
| – In order for palm rejection to work, the Apple Pencil must be charged and connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth. |
| – Palm rejection usually works automatically, but in some apps, it may be necessary to adjust some of the settings. |
| – iPad Pro and any iPad that works with the Apple Pencil will support palm rejection. |
| – In my experience, palm rejection works very well on the iPad when using Apple Pencil. |
| – The Apple Pencil 1 and 2 both result in the same level of palm rejection. |
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Does Apple Pencil have palm rejection?
Both the first-gen and second-gen Apple Pencils feature palm rejection. In order to use palm rejection, it is necessary for the Apple Pencil to be connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth.
In my experience, the palm rejection works extremely well and it is very rare for me to have issues with the palm not being rejected when it should be.
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Why is palm rejection not working with my Apple Pencil?
If the palm rejection is not working with your Apple Pencil, it could be because it is not connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth.
The Apple Pencil will still work when it is not connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth, but it will not be possible to make use of the functionality that comes with the Apple Pencil.
It would also help to try turning the iPad off and on again.
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If that does not work, it might be because of an issue with the way you have been holding the pencil and it could help to try holding the Apple Pencil differently.
It could also help to try using a drawing glove which will result in the iPad not detecting your palm when you place it on the screen.
It could also be the case that you have been touching the iPad without realizing it.
Alternatively, it could be the case that the iPad is faulty. However, this is not so common with iPads.
How do I activate the palm rejection on my iPad?
Usually, palm rejection will work automatically.
However, in some apps, it may be necessary to adjust some of the settings in order to get the palm rejection to work the way you want it to. It is also necessary for the Apple Pencil to be connected to the iPad’s Bluetooth for it to work.
Does iPad Pro support palm rejection?
The iPad Pro does support palm rejection. In addition, any of the iPads that work with the Apple Pencil will also support palm rejection.
How well does palm rejection work on the iPad with Apple pencil?
In my experience, palm rejection works very well on the iPad when using Apple Pencil. It is very rare that the iPad will register a touch from my hand when I do not want it to.
In addition, the Apple Pencil 1 and 2 both result in the same level of palm rejection. This is because it is the iPad itself that is determining whether or not to register the touch.
