Screens makes interacting with remote content more intuitive with Apple Pencil—simply tap or drag directly, no need to manually position the cursor.
With Apple Pencil Pro, you can also move the cursor by hovering over the display for even greater precision.
Trigger Actions with Gestures
You can assign actions to a squeeze or double tap gesture on your Apple Pencil. These gestures provide quick access to essential functions:
- Toggle Toolbar Visibility
- Right Click (Secondary Click)
- Middle Click
If you're using the Floating toolbar style, you’ll have an additional option:
- Expand or Collapse Toolbar
This allows you to keep the Floating toolbar visible while quickly switching between its expanded and collapsed states.
You can configure these gestures in the app settings under Controls:
Carousel Toolbar
When the squeeze or double tap gesture is set to Toggle Toolbar Visibility and the toolbar style is set to Carousel, the toolbar will appear directly at the tip of your Apple Pencil:
For more details about the Carousel toolbar, check out this article.