With Apple’s Continuity features for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, you can seamlessly move to another device, continuing where you leave off. This includes things likeAirPlay, Handoff,AirDrop, andUniversal Clipboard.
To make the most of it, though, you need to know how to use Continuity Markup and Continuity Sketch. With Markup, you can use your iPhone or iPad to make annotations and markups on a document or image and have it display on Mac. With Sketch, you can create a drawing on your mobile device that pops into a document on your Mac.
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What You Need
Mac computer
iPhone (optional)
iPad (optional)
Requirements for Continuity Markup and Sketch
To get started, ensure that you’re using compatible devices. You can checkApple’s listfor the iPhone, iPad, and Mac you use. Then, confirm that you have the following in place:
If you have everything in order, it’s time to put these continuity features to work! you’re able to use the features in Apple’s apps like Notes, Messages, Mail, Pages, and TextEdit. Some third-party apps also support these continuity features.
How to use Continuity Markup
Have you ever wanted tosign a PDF or annotatean image with your iPhone or iPad, but use it on your Mac? Continuity Markup is the ideal tool for bringing markups from your mobile device to your computer.
Step 1:Select the item you want to mark up in Finder on your Mac.
Step 2:Press yourSpace Barto open a preview and click theMarkupicon in the toolbar. Alternatively, you can right-click the item and selectQuick Actions>Markup.
Step 3:In the Markup toolbar at the top, click theAnnotatebutton. If you have more than one connected device, choose the one you want to use.
Step 4:The Markup window will automatically open on the device you select. You can then use your finger or Apple Pencil to make your annotations. In this example, we’re using an iPad.
Step 5:You’ll see the same Markup tools as if you were using Markup without the continuity feature. Select a pen, pencil, or marker, choose a color, or use the plus sign to insert text, a signature, or shape.
Step 6:As you mark up the document or image on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll see the changes in real time on your Mac.
Step 7:When you finish, tapDoneon your mobile device.
Step 8:To save the changes, clickDoneon your Mac.
How to use Continuity Sketch
If you like drawing items on your iPhone or iPad for use on your Mac, this feature is for you. you’re able to request the sketch using your Mac, create it on your mobile device, and then use it on MacOS for whatever you like.
Step 1:Open the app where you want to insert the sketch and do one of the following:
Step 2:The Sketch window will automatically open on the device you select. Then use your finger orApple Pencil to drawyour picture. We’re using an iPad for this example as well.
You have most of the same tools as in the Markup window. Choose a pen or pencil, change the color, or use the undo and redo arrows. When you finish, tapDoneon your mobile device.
Step 3:Unlike Continuity Markup, you won’t see the progress of your drawing on Mac. You’ll only see the finished product after you tapDoneon iPhone or iPad.
Continuity Markup and Continuity Sketch are convenient tools for annotations, signatures, or drawings. You canhave your Mac work with your mobile devicesto get the exact documents or images you need.
