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Fix Apple Pencil Pro Disconnecting Repeatedly in OneNote
Question details
The user is experiencing frequent disconnections with their Apple Pencil Pro in Microsoft OneNote on a new iPad and wants support for the Pencil squeeze feature.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- iPadOS
- Scenario
- Taking notes or drawing with the Apple Pencil Pro in the OneNote app on an iPad.
- Observed behavior
- OneNote stops recognizing the Apple Pencil Pro every five seconds as if it disconnects and reconnects. Additionally, the Apple Pencil squeeze feature is not functioning.
Make sure your iPad's Bluetooth is turned on, the Apple Pencil Pro is fully charged, and your iPadOS is updated to the latest version.
Reinstall OneNote and Restart Your iPad
Uninstalling and reinstalling the app clears out temporary bugs and cache issues that may be causing the frequent Bluetooth or stylus connection drops.
Long-press the Microsoft OneNote app icon on your iPad's home screen, tap 'Remove App', and confirm by selecting 'Delete App'.
Press and hold the power button and either volume button until the power-off slider appears. Drag the slider to turn off your iPad, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on.
Open the App Store, search for Microsoft OneNote, and download the app again. Sign in to see if the connection is stable.
Submit Feedback or Open a Support Ticket
If the problem persists or you want to request support for the squeeze feature, you should report the issue directly to Microsoft.
Experience Seamless Apple Pencil Integration with WPS Office
If OneNote continues to struggle with Apple Pencil connectivity on your iPad, try WPS Office. It provides robust stylus support for annotating PDFs and editing documents without the frustrating disconnections, all in a lightweight and free package.
- 1. Download for iPad: Visit the Apple App Store on your iPad, search for WPS Office, and download the application for free.
- 2. Open Your Documents: Launch WPS Office and open a new document or import your existing PDF and Word files.
- 3. Start Annotating: Select the drawing tools to enjoy uninterrupted note-taking and annotation with your Apple Pencil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Apple Pencil Pro keep disconnecting in OneNote?
Frequent disconnections in OneNote are usually caused by temporary app glitches, corrupted cache, or compatibility bugs between the app and the latest iPadOS. Reinstalling OneNote typically resolves the problem.
Does OneNote support the Apple Pencil Pro squeeze feature?
Currently, Apple Pencil squeeze support depends on Microsoft rolling out specific feature updates for OneNote on iPadOS. You can request this feature by submitting feedback through the app's settings.
Will I lose my notes if I uninstall OneNote to fix the Apple Pencil issue?
No, your notes are automatically synced and backed up to your Microsoft OneDrive account. When you reinstall OneNote and sign back in, your notebooks will sync back to your iPad.
