Brief Summary
This video provides a beginner's guide to using the Markup tool on Apple devices, focusing on the Eraser and Pencil tools. It explains how to access the Markup toolbar within the Notes app, how to use the Eraser tool to correct mistakes, and how to adjust the pencil tool's width and opacity for varied drawing effects.
- Accessing Markup toolbar in Notes app
- Using the Eraser tool and Undo button
- Adjusting pencil width and opacity
Introduction to Apple's Markup Tool
The video introduces Apple's Markup tools, which allow users to write, draw, and sketch on their Apple devices. The Markup icon is shown, and the tutorial specifies that the demonstration will be within the Notes app. Users are instructed to open the Notes app and start a new note to access the Markup toolbar, which is located in the top right corner of the screen.
Using the Eraser Tool
The video explains how to use the Eraser tool, found in the middle of the Markup toolbar, to remove mistakes. By selecting the Eraser tool with the Apple Pencil and tapping on the area to be erased, the unwanted mark disappears. The video also demonstrates how to use the undo button, located at the bottom left of the screen, to restore anything that was accidentally erased.
Working with the Pencil Tool
The tutorial details how to use the Pencil tool in the Markup toolbar to draw and doodle. To adjust the pencil line's width and opacity, users can double-tap the pencil icon to bring up a toolbar with options for thickness and opacity. The first row adjusts the thickness, while the second row adjusts the opacity, allowing for customization of the lines.
