Ipados Pointer

Custom pointers can show you extra information about a specific region on the screen or a change in the pointer behavior.

Ipados pointer. This is the feature that morphs the pointer to make it fit what you re doing at any given time. Change the pointer appearance when using a mouse or trackpad with ipad. The new cursor is a dynamic and small translucent grey circle that not only lets you click things but also allows you to interact with elements within apps using mouse and trackpad gestures.

Open the settings app and go to accessibility. This will change with ipados 13 4 which brings a new way to use a mouse or trackpad on ipad. The pointer will morph from the full circle into the provided shape when it hovers over your object like the i beam pointer we use for text on ipados.

In addition to bringing. You can use both a bluetooth mouse like apple s magic mouse or a mouse that connects via a usb dongle but you will need an adapter to connect it to the ipad. You can support the system provided pointer effects or modify them to suit your app.

Customize mouse pointer first connect your mouse to your ipad. Pointer animations are on by default. The cursor will be a small semi transparent circle instead of a regular pointer which will come up.

Go to settings accessibility pointer control then adjust any of the following. For instance if you mouse over some text it turns into an. Apple introduced mouse and trackpad support for the ipad with the release of ipados 13 4.

Go to settings accessibility touch. Pointer shape and content effects. To enable the pointer.