I find that writing in capital letters yields the best results for me! For me, I used to always write cursive but I just couldn’t get it to work on the iPad. If you are used to writing cursive on paper, you may feel more comfortable writing separated letters on your iPad. You may need to switch up your writing style, so experiment with what you are comfortable with. ![]() After you are done writing and using the highlighter lines as a guide, you can erase the lines only by selecting the “Erase Highlighter Only” option on the eraser! There is a setting which you can choose if you want the highlighter to draw in a straight line. To counteract this issue, when I need to write in a blank space, what I do is use the highlighter feature to draw in my lines. However, the app I use (GoodNotes) does not yet have this feature. Some note-taking apps have a feature where you can toggle lines/grids on/off. It helps me write straight and keeps my letters similarly spaced. I find that writing on lines, grids or guides improves my handwriting so much. Writing small gives you better control and will help make your handwriting look neater. ![]() If you want your writing to be big in size, for a title or heading for example, write small first and then resize it to a bigger size. Writing on a screen is a completely new experience after all, so it’s not surprising that you may need to re-learn a skill.Īnother benefit of doing these sheets is that it’s very relaxing, at least, for me it is! Practise writing the same words or letters over and over again! Practising on these sheets will help you learn how to write on the iPad better. If you do a quick search on Google or Pinterest, you will be able to find lots of free writing practise sheets you can download. For example, I feel more comfortable when I write when my iPad is in landscape orientation. You may find that you prefer writing when your iPad is in a certain orientation. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with different hand positioning and pen grip! How you place your hand and the way you grip your Apple Pencil may simply feel more comfortable in a different position than you are used to. Play around with your Hand Positioning and your Pen Grip/Hold This is located by tapping on the “pen” icon and then selecting “Stylus & Palm Rejection” under settings. If you use GoodNotes for your digital planning, there are “palm rejection” settings you can play around with. Many digital planners and note-takers agree that it can make a HUGE difference when it comes to writing digitally!Īdjust the Pressure Sensitivity and Writing Posture Setting in GoodNotes Because of it’s paper-like texture, you will get more of a resistance when writing on the screen. When writing on a matte screen protector, you will feel like you are writing on actual paper. The screen on the iPad/tablet is a lot more smoother and has less friction than paper which makes it a different writing experience than what you are used to. ![]() You can get ergonomic grips which will enhance your writing and could also reduce hand aches when doing a lot of writing.Īpplying a matte screen protector can work wonders for your handwriting. This can adversely affect your handwriting appearance. ![]() If you are using the Apple Pencil (like me), it can be difficult to get a good grip or feel comfortable holding it while writing. You can also use the magnifying tool/zoom window if that makes it easier for you! To zoom in and out, simply use two fingers to pinch in or out. It just gives me so much more control and I can write with better precision. Even zooming in just a little helps SO MUCH. I don’t know about you but I cannot write on my iPad without zooming in. My suggestion is to start with the default thicknesses and get a feel for which one out of the 3 you feel most comfortable with. The stroke thickness can be adjusted in 0.05 mm increments/decrements in GoodNotes 5. With the digital planner that I use, my ideal line thickness is 0.3 mm. Okay this might seem obvious but writing with different pen settings (such as line thickness and pen style) can really determine if your handwriting will be presentable.įor example, my writing just ain’t cute when the line thickness is too thin or too thick, am I right? It IS possible to write neatly, if not neater, on your iPad.īelow are some of my top tips and tricks to help you improve your handwriting on your iPad:Įxperiment with different Pencil settings (line thickness and pen style) If you are keen to go paperless but your writing is just not. That was what happened with me when I first started digital planning, and I am sure many others were in a similar situation as well. So you’ve finally made the decision to switch to digital planning and note-taking but your handwriting looks a little awkward on the screen?
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