Imagine you have 2 of your favorite devices, your iPad and your Dell Laptop, and you just bought yourself a new stylus like the Dell Active Pen. The pen works great on your laptop, but will you be able to use it on your iPad as well?

Sadly, the Dell Stylus will not function with your iPad. This is due to the stylus only being compatible with Dell products, whereas Apple products and other touchscreen products have displays which require one of their own devices.

There are plenty of reasons why this is the case, read on to find out more about how these devices work and why you can only use your Dell stylus on Dell products.

Is a Dell Stylus Going to Be Compatible with Apple Devices?

Dell devices work well with certain styluses, like the Dell Active Pen. However, not every stylus is going to be compatible with every device.

If you are having trouble finding a stylus that works with your Apple device for instance, try using a different brand or model, one specifically built by Apple such as the Apple Pencil. You may find that your Dell stylus is incompatible with Apple devices.

Why Use a Smart Stylus

A stylus is a multi-functional electronic device that assists in writing and drawing on a tablet or other electronic devices. Stylus compatibility is an important factor when purchasing a smart stylus.

These smart styluses are more expensive than regular plastic ones, but offer superior performance for specific applications as well as versatile features to help you make the most of your device. Areas such as graphic design and drawing really benefit from these styluses.

The main advantage of using a smart stylus is that you can use it without paper or a direct electronic connection to your device. However, you have to consider how the stylus connects to your device and if it will be compatible.

Are My Devices Going to Work With Each Other?

Typically, a smart stylus will only work with the products from that same company. A Dell stylus will only work with Dell devices, an Apple pen will only work with an Apple device, a Surface pen will only work with Microsoft devices, and so on.

This applies even if the pen is turned off and you’re not using any of the smart features. This is due to touch screens recognizing a certain configuration for how they are touched, which your fingers and their own branded styluses fall under, but other styluses do not. This is the same reason why you can’t use your touchscreen when wearing gloves.

Why is My Stylus Not Compatible?

While it may be inconvenient, there are a few reasons why this is the case:

• To Better Take Advantage of Your Device: A Dell Stylus is built specifically with Dell products in mind, so they can make the best use of features. This way you know you’re getting the best experience for your product. 
• Not Every Touch Screen is the Same: Touch screens are all built differently, so manufacturers can’t account for what kinds of screens are in devices built by their competitors. It avoids confusion to only make one device compatible with the product it was made for.
• The Materials Are Safer: When dealing with styluses, especially metal ones, there’s a risk of scratching touchscreens if the material on the tablet isn’t built to handle the device. Therefore, it’s safer to only use styluses to be used with products that have been tested for safety. 

A good way to find the best smart stylus for your needs is to research the different types of compatible ones for your device available in the market currently.

You can do this by looking at how popular certain models are among consumers currently or how well-received certain models were among users of your same device. Ultimately, it’s important to understand how each model works and what makes them suitable for various situations before purchasing one for yourself.

Will I Need a Stylus?

It’s important to consider how you will use your new smart stylus when deciding if you need one or not. If you are buying it for art or graphic design, you will need a good stylus with a firm tip or an extremely fine tip for the most precise result.

If your stylus is not high quality, drawing fine lines and small marks will be difficult. This is because the results will be considerably more accurate on a good stylus because there will be less point of contact between the device and the tip. Accuracy is the most crucial factor when drawing, making graphics, or trying to bring your vision to reality.

What Options Are Out There

However, not everyone needs a stylus for that, in fact you could go online to get custom graphics made for you and save yourself the hassle of doing it yourself entirely. If you plan to doodle on your tablet or you’re taking quick notes or just using it for casual use, you can get by with a cheaper plastic smart stylus. These low-cost plastic styluses can be found everywhere and will work fine for these cases as well.

Since they are made with plastic and lack all the tech used in smart styluses, they have significantly more leeway when it comes to compatibility. Some styluses mimic human fingers or use disc tips to ensure that they are compatible with all sorts of devices, at the cost of some of the features of smart styluses.

Concluding Thoughts

It can be frustrating to purchase a device like a smart stylus and find that it is incompatible with your other product, but ultimately this is to give you the best experience with the device the stylus was built for.

There is no shortage of smart styluses out there with exciting features and great build quality, so you’ll get a great tool to use with your device even if it isn’t compatible with the rest of them. This is why your Dell stylus isn’t compatible with your iPad.

After working hard and spending hours on a top-notch Powerpoint presentation, the last thing you want to struggle with is being able to save your work. What’s the problem? Why won’t Powerpoint allow you to save your work?

There are a couple of issues that may be standing in your way. In this article, we’ll be going over 11 reasons why. Keep reading to learn these reasons and more.

1. It’s a Read-Only File

If your Powerpoint is marked as “read-only,” you will not be able to save (or edit) the presentation.

Turn off the “read-only” option to be able to save your file by doing the following:

1. Click “File”
2. Go to “Info”
3. Review the status of your presentation
4. Select “File”
5. Go to “Properties”
6. Uncheck the “Read-Only” option

Now, let’s take a look at what you should do in case this doesn’t work out.

Create a New Presentation

If you’re unable to do the previous fix, you may also try creating a new presentation.

To do this, simply:

1. Open a new presentation
2. Copy slides from your current presentation
3. Paste slides to the new file
4. Save the new file to your desktop using the “Save as” option, not the keyboard shortcut (you may need to save it as a PPT)

Now, let’s see the next fix.

2. Special Characters in the File Name

Special characters are necessary for specific Powerpoint presentations, but they should not be included in the file name. Even typical special characters like exclamation points and question marks are not savable by Powerpoint.

With that in mind, double-check the file name for any special characters. Remove them from the file name and try to save the presentation.

3. Account Glitch

Sometimes, the issue is as simple as a glitch within your Powerpoint account.

The best solution is to sign out of your Powerpoint account, then sign back in using these easy instructions:

1. Click “File”
2. Go to “Account”
3. Select the “Sign Out” option
4. Sign back in
5. Try to save your presentation

If this fix doesn’t work, check out the next one.

4. Powerpoint Needs to be Repaired

If you’ve tried signing out and back in and are sure your presentation is not “read-only,” but you’re still unable to save, there may be an issue within the Powerpoint application. You may receive a message stating, “An error occurred while PowerPoint was trying to save the file.”

You can repair it by doing the following:

1. Go to your “Control Panel” on your device
2. Select “Programs,”
3. Select “Programs and Features”
4. Select “Office 355 or Microsoft 365”
5. Select “Change”
6. Allow the device to make changes by selecting “Yes”
7. Select “Quick Repair”
8. If that doesn’t work, select “Online Repair”

Let’s move on to the next fix.

5. Corrupted Slides

Some images, diagrams, and other additions can wreak havoc on your Powerpoint application. If you try to save your presentation and are met with the error message, “File is corrupt and can’t be saved,” it’s likely due to faulty add-ons.

The best thing to do is to double-check the slides that contain add-ons. Try to copy-paste these slides. If they are unable to copy-paste, remove the add-ons and try to save the file. Or, simply remove the additions one by one and try to save the file until you are successful.

6. Preview Pane is Enabled

The “Preview Pane” is beneficial for many reasons but can also cause problems when trying to save. When “Preview Pane” is enabled, Powerpoint believes another individual is looking at the presentation, rendering it unable to be saved.

To disable “Preview Pane,” do the following:

1. Click “File”
2. Select “View”
3. Deselect “Preview Pane”
4. Try saving

If this doesn’t work, then you should keep reading for the next fix.

7. Opened Elsewhere

If your Powerpoint presentation is opened elsewhere – say, on another device – it will not be able to be saved. The error message will likely state, “Filename is currently in use. PowerPoint can’t modify it at this time.”

First and foremost, make sure that your presentation is not opened elsewhere. If it is, close the programs before attempting to save.

8. ActiveMovie is Engaged

Another potential cause for a halted save function is the “ActiveMovie” feature. If the ActiveMovie control is engaged, you may be unable to save your Powerpoint presentation.

Removing this control is easy with a few quick steps:

1. Click on the “Tools” category
2. Select “Macro”
3. Select “Visual Basic Editor”
4. Select the user with “ActiveMovie Control”
5. Click on the “File” menu
6. Select “Remove UserForm Name”
7. Click “No”
8. Return to the “File” menu
9. Select “Close and Return to Microsoft Powerpoint”
10. Try saving the file

Let’s see the fix for if there is a glitch next.

9. The App Is Out of Date

If all else fails, there may be a glitch within the Powerpoint application. You will repetitively receive a message claiming, “Something went wrong that may make PowerPoint unstable.” The first thing to do is check for updates. An out-of-date Powerpoint application won’t function properly.

To ensure your Powerpoint is up to date, follow these steps:

• Click “File” followed by “Account”
• Select the “Update Options” button
• If your Powerpoint is ready for updates, select the “Update Now” button
• If you’re unsure whether or not your Powerpoint needs updating, click on the “Check for Updates” button
• Allow your Powerpoint to update
• Restart the application
• Try to save the file

If none of this works, check out our last fix below.

10. The App Needs to Be Reinstalled

If your Powerpoint application is up to date, but you still believe the application is glitched, the last option is to uninstall and reinstall the application.

It’s simple:

1. Open the “Control Panel” on your device
2. Select “Uninstall a Program”
3. Select “Office 355 or Microsoft 365”
4. Select “Uninstall”
5. Follow the on-screen prompts
6. Restart your device
7. Reinstall the program

To reinstall Powerpoint, you will need to have your product key or disc handy. If you do not have either of these things, you will need to purchase Powerpoint from the Microsoft website.

11. Contact Microsoft Support

If you have tried all of the solutions to a Powerpoint presentation that won’t save and are still struggling, the last option is to contact Microsoft support. Here, you can engage with an expert support team to discover what’s going haywire with your Powerpoint application and how it can be remedied.

Powerpoint Save Issues Are Common And Easily Fixed

Although many people find themselves struggling with the inability to save their Powerpoint presentations, the good news is that many problems have simple solutions. Always use uninstalling and reinstalling as the last resort, as this is the most time-consuming process out of the bunch.

You have worked on your PowerPoint and made sure everything is perfect. But as you go to present, you realize that some of the text is blurry. What happened? How did the text become blurry when you made sure everything was correct?

There could be many reasons why the text has become blurry. It could be the resolution settings, maybe some of the text isn’t supported, or something else. Either way, this can be quite frustrating!

Here is everything you should consider to find the solution to why your text is blurry and what you need to do about it.

Why is PowerPoint Text Blurry?

Your text is blurry on your PowerPoint, and you aren’t sure why. There could be a few reasons, and here are some of those:

1. The font is not supported.
2. It may be the image.
3. It is how you downloaded it.
4. The resolution setting.

The great thing about all these reasons is that you can check these in a matter of minutes and don’t have to spend hours figuring out why your text is blurry.

The Font Is Not Supported

The font may not be supported. This means it cannot be vectorized correctly, causing the text to become blurry. This often happens when it is a unique text that you may not find with other programs.

It could also be a font limitation which is an HTML5 issue. Meaning you will need to publish it to the web rather than through HTML5.

It May Be The Image

If the text is on an image you downloaded, it could be the image itself. You may have downloaded an image that cannot be inserted into your PowerPoint with clear resolution, or it is the type of image it is.

The image could be too large, or it could be too small. You can check the details of the image and see what it could be. Sometimes if an image is too small and you try to make it larger, it will cause the text to become blurry. If this is the case, you may want to look for a new image.

How You Downloaded It

PowerPoints can be downloaded in various ways. You can make it a PowerPoint document, publish it on the web, or download it as a PDF file. There are other ways as well, but these are the most popular forms.

Depending on how you download the document, certain texts may not carry over or be supported. This can cause your text to become blurry. 

The Resolution Settings

The resolution setting can be affecting the text in two different ways. One, you may have the resolution setting set too low, so the pixels look blurry, and your text is difficult to read. This can happen when you are using default settings.

The second way is that your resolution for your PowerPoint is higher than whatever is displaying your text. Whether it is a program or a computer, if its highest resolution is lower than what you saved the document, it can cause this obstruction of the text.

How To Fix Blurry Text

Depending on what the reason is for your text will determine how you should fix your blurry text. Here are the multiple solutions.

The Font Is Not Supported

If the font is not supported, you can change the publishing destination from HTML5 to the web, as noted before. If you don’t want to take that route, you can simply change the text font to something that can be supported across programs.

You can choose from text fonts like Arial or Times New Roman, one of the most common text fonts. Most, if not all, programs support this type of text.

It May Be The Image

When it is the image, you will need to search for another similar and larger image, so you don’t have to resize it, or you will need to pick a different file format. 

If you can’t find a file format that best fits your PowerPoint slide, you can always convert the image to a different file. One of the best files to convert it to is JPEG. This helps keep the image quality and will be easy to insert into your PowerPoint since JPEG is the most commonly used.

How You Downloaded It

If you are transferring your PowerPoint from one computer to the next, one of the best ways to download your document is as a PDF. It protects the original document, including the texts within it, so you are less likely to see any blurriness.

The Resolution Setting

Instead of figuring out how to adjust the resolution setting, one of the easier ways to fix this is simply downloading the document as a PDF file, and your document should be easy to read. If you don’t want to do that, here are the steps to fixing the resolution:

1. Go to File and then click on Options.
2. Select “Advanced” and then go down to “Display.”
3. Scroll to the bottom.
4. Find the unchecked box that reads, “Use subpixel positioning to smooth fonts on-screen.”
5. Check the box.

Once you check the box, the program should fix any blurriness within your PowerPoint.

Outro

Having blurry text within your PowerPoint can be frustrating, especially when it doesn’t seem that way when you input the information. Follow these steps to figure out what is causing this problem so you can fix it quickly.

Canva is an excellent platform that allows users to create unique designs for their needs. It’s easy to sign up for this website. You can even work with a free version or transfer to the paid Canva platform if you love what they offer. One annoying aspect of signing up is the emails Canva sends. You might wonder – how can you stop Canva from sending emails?

If you’re interested in learning more about how to stop Canva from sending emails to you, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about seven items you can try to stop the service from contacting you through online messaging techniques. It doesn’t mean you must step away from Canva – just their online marketing services.

Change Emails

If you want to make it easy on yourself, you can create a new email. This action allows you to start over fresh with your inbox, removing all email addresses and adding new ones from scratch. The old emails will head to the secondary address, and you can choose which notifications you want to follow to the new location.

You can change emails by:

1. Picking a site to create an email
2. Creating a profile and email address
3. Transferring the mail and mailing addresses you want
4. Deleting the old email

Your account will be open at this point.

If you feel like you’ve built up too much spam mail over time, changing emails permanently is an excellent way to pull yourself together. Ensure you know which email addresses to keep before deleting your email account. If you want Canva to stop sending you emails, don’t include them with the others. They won’t have your new email.

Unsubscribe

The best way to stop Canva from sending emails is to unsubscribe from their email list. By using this technique, you can remove yourself entirely from their method of contact and get rid of any personal information in their database. You can still use Canva, but you won’t get emails.

You can usually unsubscribe by:

1. Hitting a button at the bottom of an email
2. Calling the company
3. Heading into your account settings

There will be an unsubscribe button or a person to help you through the process.

It should only take a few minutes to unsubscribe from Canva. Once you do, the company will stop sending you emails. If they don’t, contact them again to determine what the trouble might be with their system. They should only send emails if you have a subscription. 

Modify Your Account

You may also choose to modify your account. This action means heading into your settings and making shifts to ensure the company doesn’t send you notifications through email anymore. It shouldn’t take long to accomplish this task and achieve a quiet mailbox once again.

Modify your account by heading into account settings on the Canva website. Once you are logged in, you should be able to access everything by clicking your name. You can make any shifts you need, including modifying your account to get rid of emails Camva wants to send. You can always shift it back if you change your mind later in the process.

Move To Spam

It’s possible to move the Canva emails to a spam folder. When they head into your account, they will go to the spam folder instead of clogging your main account. It only takes a few steps to transfer Canva emails to the trash folder.

Moving Canva emails to spam allows you to:

1. Keep the Canva emails in case you want to access them later
2. Clear out your main folder in your email
3. Get rid of unnecessary Canva information

Everything will be much better organized if you move Canva to spam.

This action won’t stop Canva from emailing you. However, it will ensure they are not the first company you see when logging into your email. 

Make A Garbage Email

You can make a separate email account just for garbage mail. You can change the address or plug it into the site in the first place. If you want to access the Canva information, it’s sitting in its separate file, away from critical emails that need to be at the front of your attention.

A garbage email can hold:

1. Coupons and other shopping items
2. Trash emails you will never look at
3. Fun emails that differ from the standard business emails

You can have a lot of fun with a garbage email.

If you think you may want to look at Canva emails later, make a garbage email. It holds everything you need in one convenient location.

Send An Unsubscribe Link

One way to unsubscribe to Canva is to send the company an unsubscribe link. This action will let them know you’re ready to unsubscribe and they will take you off their mailing list. It’s a little more work than hitting an unsubscribe button or something similar on a website or an already-sent email.

It shouldn’t be tricky to access an unsubscribe link. Canva should have one on their main page, or you can contact a customer service representative for further information about clearing yourself from the Canva email list.

Delete Account

The most extreme way to stop Canva from sending you emails is to delete your account. If you delete your account, the company has no way to access your personal information. They won’t have your name, phone number, or email address to work from on their site. It’s a permanent measure.

You can delete your account by:

1. Head to the Canva homepage
2. Click the gear icon
3. Shift into account settings
4. Press the delete button
5. Confirm the selection and proceed to get rid of everything

It will be gone after these steps.

It’s critical to ensure you want to get rid of Canva before following these steps. Once you delete your account, you can’t get it back. You will need to start from scratch with a new account to access the Canva services. 

When PowerPoint stock images are not showing up, it can typically be resolved with an easy fix. You may only be in need of a simple update. In the sections below you’ll learn how to quickly get the images to show up again.

The full extent of PowerPoint images are only available to Microsoft 365 users. For non-subscribers, only a select number of images will be there. Otherwise, the issue may be the result of a graphics filter error.

Scroll down to learn how to fix these problems and much more. You might also be interested to find out that there are online libraries of non-copyrighted stock images that are much cheaper and significantly more extensive than just Microsoft 365.

Why Are PowerPoint Stock Images Not Showing Up?

No need to fret, this a common occurrence that can often be resolved with a few quick steps. Are you not able to view the images in the library? Are they showing up as red x’s on your slides? Below are answers to both conundrums.

Make Sure You’re Signed In

If you are just a Microsoft web user, then you will not have access to the full stock image library. The simple fix here would be to ensure that you are signed in (if you have an account). 

Otherwise, you might consider purchasing a Microsoft 365 account to gain access to the full library of stock images and much more. For current pricing and subscription plans, click here.

The Microsoft 365 account is a great option for regular users of the entire Office Suite. Although the price may be a little steep if all you are looking for is a library of images to use in your presentations.

Why Is There An X Instead Of An Image?

Maybe you notice an X appearing where there should be an image on a PowerPoint slide. There are several potential reasons why this may be occurring.

• Updates may be needed: make sure that you have installed the latest updates. Go to Home>Account (lower left corner)>Towards the right you should see Office Updates

The other common culprit is that you need a graphics filter to play a motion clip or display a photo. If this is the case, a dialog box should appear that will prompt you to take a few quick steps to resolve the issue.

It’s possible that the existing graphics import filter is either missing, corrupted or incompatible with the program.

What Can Go Wrong: Importing Images And Graphics

Copying or cutting and pasting images from emails and other presentations can lead to trouble. The file size might be quite large in some cases.

Instead you are encouraged to first save the image or graphic to your computer’s hard drive. Then insert the image by navigating to the insert tab and from there opening a link to your computer’s file explorer app.

This is especially critical when importing graphics and media from external sources, as will be discussed in the section below.

Ditch The Stock Images, Go With Something Better

An alternative is to ditch the stock images altogether. At the moment, Microsoft offers several thousands of stock images for use in PowerPoint. Other online libraries may offer a library of stock photos that is at least ten times as large. 

Continue below to learn more about how these providers can help you spice up your online presentation.

How To Find Images For Your PowerPoint Presentation 

One of the biggest problems you’ve likely run into is that most images you want to use are copyrighted. Either that or the online search engine is not giving you the results you want.

One good alternative is to use an online database of images, such as Placeit.net. All told,  Placeit has more than 85,000 media assets to offer, all of which are public domain. The site has hundreds of unique slideshow templates available.

These can also be easily edited and cropped to fit your presentation. Since they are not copyrighted, they are easy to customize to fit your taste.

You’ll have the most access to these resources if you go with the monthly subscription plan. This is especially useful if you find yourself often having to throw together important business presentations. If you are still undecided, the site does offer a free account option.

Final Thoughts

There are a few possible reasons why your PowerPoint stock images are not showing up. Many of the images you seek might be hidden behind a subscription wall. Perhaps you are in need of an update. Or maybe the graphics filter is corrupted.

You can easily enhance your PowerPoint presentations with a subscription to an online library of stock images, such as PlaceIt. This website has over 85,000 images and graphics available.

It would be an understatement to say that GIMP’s new pressure sensitivity option is a game-changer. It makes it much easier to customize your design with the simple swipe of a stylus pen. In the article below, you’ll learn more about how to enable the pressure sensitivity option and use it.

The pressure sensitivity option allows you to customize line thickness and paintbrush type with the touch of a tablet screen. The program can be enabled in GIMP 2.10. 

Continue to the sections below to learn how to enable this feature on your device. Stay tuned for tips on how to further enhance your experience on GIMP with the pressure sensitivity option.

What Does The Pressure Sensitivity Option On GIMP Do?

If you haven’t used the pressure sensitivity option yet, then you’re missing out! Learn more below.

Easy Way To Change The Thickness of A Line

The pressure sensitivity simplifies line thickness customization. As long as you are using a touchscreen device, you can change the thickness of a line by applying more or less pressure. No longer is there a need to rifle through a bunch of settings options.

Change Your Paint Brush

This also opens the door to a whole new world of possibilities with paint brushes. You’ll see broad brushes, 3-d shapes, trails of dots, and much more. 

This adds that extra bit of definition to your piece that you’ve been looking for. While you’re at it, you’re encouraged to visit the design template site linked here. The site has a seemingly countless number of design mock-ups and templates.

This is more than just a good place to find inspiration for your next big project. It is also a great way to finish off a project you’ve hit the brick wall on.

How To Use Pressure Sensitivity In GIMP

Here’s how to enable the pressure sensitivity option and use it in GIMP.

How To Enable Pressure Sensitivity

Pressure sensitivity works in GIMP when using a tablet or device with a touchscreen. To enable the pressure sensitivity, you just simply navigate to the Edit tab at the top left menu inside the GIMP program.

Click on the Edit tab and:

• Scroll down to Preferences and click to open the window.
• Towards the bottom of the menu, you should find Input Devices
• Pan to the right and select Configure Extended Devices
• Pan to the left and enable the Tablet Pressure Stylus.

After this, you should be free to enable the pressure sensitivity option. You’ll also be able to select between a whole host of paint brushes variations on the left side of the screen.

How To Use The Brush Dynamics

The brush dynamics feature is what gives you access to a seemingly unlimited number of brush tools. To access this feature, you can either switch to a brush-like tool or use the keyboard shortcut P.

Once you have selected a paintbrush tool:

1. Pan to the Tool Options panel, which is often located on the left side of the screen.
2. Scroll towards the bottom of the panel to find Dynamics.
3. Clicking the icon beside the Dynamics option will open up the Dynamics preset dropdown menu.

One of the options on the list should be Pressure Size. This is the option that allows you to change line thickness via the amount of pressure you apply to the screen. 

What’s Good About GIMP? How Can It Be Improved?

The GIMP design software offers several advantages to its users. It’s free to use and it’s simple to create high-quality images and designs.

Continue below to learn more about how to further enhance your experience on GIMP.

It’s Free To Use

Not only is GIMP free to use, but it’s also functional on a wide variety of operating systems. It’s compatible with macOS, Windows, and GNU/Linux.

Easy To Import Images into GIMP

It’s simple to import images from your computer’s file system into GIMP. This software is capable of both reading and writing most file types, including JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF. Special file types are also accepted, such as multi-color-depth Windows icon files.

How To Improve Quality In GIMP

One of the best ways to improve resolution is to source your image from a website that offers high-quality images and templates. Placeit.net is a good place to start.

For a small annual subscription fee, you gain access to over 85,000 unique design and media assets. This includes fully-customizable logos and an online design mock-up inventory. You can also cancel anytime after 1 month if you decide that Placeit is not for you.

Final Thoughts

The pressure sensitivity option in GIMP allows you to change line thickness and customize your paintbrush with the simple swipe of a finger or stylus. This feature can be enabled from the settings menu below the Edit tab.

One of the most convenient features for stylus pen users is palm rejection, which allows you to rest your hand on your device’s screen without triggering any unwanted input. This is an especially useful feature when writing or drawing with the iPad. The Apple Pencil is the default stylus for iPads, as well as being one of the highest quality stylus pens on the market. However, because they come at a premium cost, iPad users are curious how they can turn palm rejection on without this tool.

In this article, we will explain how you can reap the benefits of palm rejection on your iPad without needing to purchase an Apple Pencil 1^st or 2^nd generation. As you read, you’ll learn some common misconceptions about the palm rejection feature, the obstacles you face when you opt not to use an Apple Pencil with your iPad, and if having palm rejection without one is even possible.

Understand How Palm Rejection Works

You were probably hoping that this guide would be a simple step-by-step process telling you to open your iPad’s settings and toggle a magical “palm rejection” option on, and that’d be it. Unfortunately, that isn’t how this feature works.

While many iPads are designed with palm rejection support, the feature isn’t necessarily inherent to the device itself. In reality, palm rejection is a function of the apps you use with your iPad, and only works when all involved electronics are compatible and support this feature, including your stylus pen.

What happens is that once your iPad connects with your compatible stylus pen, it sends a signal to the app you’re using telling it to ignore any input from your palm or fingers. So, in order to take advantage of palm rejection, you’ll need to have all the right hardware and software working together.

This makes palm rejection a bit more complicated than most people realize. Instead of simply turning an iPad setting on, you’ll need an iPad, stylus, and app that are all compatible and support the feature. A combination that is harder to achieve than you might think, especially when you are opting not to use the stylus tool that iPads are specifically designed to recognize.

It is also important to note that not every iPad is designed to support palm rejection, particularly older models, so your first step of this process is likely to determine whether yours falls into this category.

Find a Compatible Apple Pencil Alternative

Once you’re certain that your iPad supports palm rejection, the next step to “turning it on” is to make sure you have a stylus pen that is compatible with both your iPad and the apps you tend to use.

And before you ask, yes, you need a stylus to enable palm rejection. Using your finger isn’t an option because your iPad and apps won’t be able to distinguish your fingertip from your palm.

The trickiest part of having palm rejection on an iPad without using an Apple Pencil is finding an alternative stylus that supports palm rejection and is compatible with both your iPad and its applications. Luckily, we’ve listed some options for you below to save you some research time.

The best Apple Pencil alternatives that support palm rejection include:

• Adonit Note +
• Adonit Pixel
• Adonit Dash 4
• Zagg Pro
• Wacom Bamboo Fineline 3

Unfortunately, the technology required to support palm rejection often means that compatible stylus alternatives will cost nearly as much as an Apple Pencil, but there are cheaper options. Just remember to confirm that whichever stylus you choose meets the compatibility requirements discussed previously.

Check Palm Rejection Settings in Your Apps

Many of the apps that come with your iPad often have palm rejection on as a default setting (if this is a feature it supports), but this is not always the case.

To ensure palm rejection is enabled in your applications, you’ll need to first, confirm the application supports palm rejection (this is something you could look up as well), and if it does, you’ll want to confirm that this feature’s setting is on by:

1. Opening your iPad’s General Settings
2. Finding the application you’re looking for
3. Clicking on the application
4. Choosing the “Palm Support level” option
5. Select either “Palm Support Fine Mode” or “Palm Support Standard,” depending on your preference

Alternatively, you might find that you need to open the application’s settings and enable palm rejection there. You will sometimes find this under “touch” or “tool” settings.

If you are trying to enable palm rejection for a specific application and can’t seem to get it to work, you might want to look up a guide for that app or contact their customer support to see if they can help you. Sometimes, your iPads settings will conflict with your app’s settings, inhibiting the palm rejection feature from functioning properly.

Make Sure Finger Drawing Settings Are Off

Another obstacle you might encounter with turning on palm rejection is a confliction with your finger drawing settings. This isn’t a setting found in every application, but some of the most popular options, like Procreate, have them.

If you somehow how palm rejection on in addition to some sort of finger touch/draw setting, then you’ll quickly find your iPad misinterpreting your input, resulting erratic or random lines and other mistakes.

To turn this setting off, you’ll typically need to enter the application’s settings, not your iPads, and see if you find a setting that looks something like “Touch Actions.” Usually, when you have palm rejection enabled, this setting will disable automatically, but on the rare occasion, both will be on at the same time, so simply confirm that any setting relating to finger touches is disabled.

Final Thoughts

As much as we would have loved to give you a quick, two step process to turn on palm rejection on your iPad without an Apple Pencil, the process of this feature is a little more involved than that. Once you have a compatible iPad, stylus, and app that all support palm rejection, the enablement process becomes much easier, and you simply have to check your iPad and application settings.

Working Canva is a simple and easy way to make designs like the pros using InDesign or Photoshop. You can download your files on Canva and transfer them over to other platforms. This allows you to start designs at home and take them to work. So how do you convert Canva files to InDesign?

Converting Canva files to InDesign files could take a bit of work and computer know-how. The downloading and file selection process could give some fits. When multiple windows open, some people lose their minds but don’t sweat it! Read on and learn all you need to know about converting your Canva files to InDesign.

Converting Canva Files to InDesign

One thing you must understand before getting into the process is that conversion only takes a finished Canva project, like a pamphlet or post design, and uses the downloaded file as a conversion file for another software. Think of it this way; your saved designs can be converted but without help from conversion software.

The First Step is Downloading on Canva

Using Canva is the most accessible software on the market. It is full of choices and enough options to give the feel of graphic design without the intricate knowledge of the art, like InDesign. You should choose one of your complete files or finish the project you are working on. Incomplete files will work but could create more problems during conversion.

The steps to download your work off Canva are:

1. Work Space – The place to start is in the workspace window where you have been working. It differs from the initial screen, which only discusses options and finished designs. You will recognize the workspace window by the stream of editing options down the left side of the screen.
2. Click File – In the banner running along the top of the screen, you will see File. Click on it, and a drop-down menu will appear. There are several options to choose from, but the one we need is Download. Be careful when clicking these options, as they could bring up new pages you don’t want.
3. Click Download – You open another drop-down menu from the top left by clicking on download. This simple menu has only a couple of boxes to choose from. The top box allows you to select the format you want to download. Choose PDF as it converts easily to .AI, the InDesign file type.

Downloading in Canva is a straightforward process. The simplistic UX of Canva makes doing complicated jobs, like creating a video for your Instagram, a breeze. Likewise, you can create outstanding graphics for your brand in a snap by messing around with the site.

Choosing a Conversion Software is the Next Step

You might think that once you have a PDF, you can head straight to InDesign, but that might not work as you think. Often when you download PDF files to ID, you can only view them and not work on them like an AI file. You must find a conversion software to help change the file to a proper Adobe InDesign file.

A few places to search for reliable Conversion software are:

• Apple Store – The Apple store only allows software that isn’t malicious and protects your computer and online identity. Choose software that converts from PDF to AI and doesn’t take up tons of space on your computer. It should not slow down the processing speed or hamper usability if it is a tiny app.
• Google Store – Another good source of clean conversion software is Google. Like Apple, they take the time to inspect the apps on their platform and ensure they perform as advertised with no adverse side effects. Of course, apps will always want to track your data, but others could be out there to take control of your devices.

The software should be easy to use and convert the files you need. There are great products from Adobe that will get the job done while providing a name that you can trust. Just be sure to pay the fees, or you will fight adware. They have a subscription policy that must be followed, or they could seize your files. 

Placing Canva Files in InDesign is the Last Step

Now that you have chosen conversion software, it should spit the results onto your InDesign software. If the file doesn’t load automatically, check your downloads folder and home screen for any new files labeled AI.

The steps to load your files into InDesign are:

1. Choose File – The place to start in your InDesign application is by clicking on File. This option opens up another menu that will have several options. They often pertain to locating and associated files to use in the workspace.
2. Choose Place – Choose Place from the dropdown menu. Place retrieves the files from where they are stored and allows you to put them into your space. The thing to remember is your filename and type.
3. Choose the PDF – The PDF you created way back in the first step is the file you are looking for. It should populate close to the top if you decide to save it on the desktop. Then, clicking the file will show up in your workspace with all the options of editing you usually expect from InDesign.

InDesign is a bit more complicated than Canva, but the files will still be workable. You might have a font missing, depending on your Canva choices, but other than that, the file should be functional and ready for more edits.

Conclusion

Converting files from Canva to InDesign is a bit frustrating if you try and do it without conversion software. Using software allows you to quickly change the file type without having to do any computer gymnastics of fancy file changes. It protects the file’s integrity while enabling it to be altered for another platform.

Once you have chosen a conversion software, it should allow you to work with the same designs you used in Canva. This process might be more involved depending on file locations and other variables. 

Canva is an online graphic design tool famous for its wide range of free design elements and easy sharing options. Canva gives users the option to connect their accounts to Google Drive, making sharing and exporting even easier. However, users sometimes choose to disconnect their Canva accounts from their Google Drives for one reason or another. How can you do this?

You can disconnect your Canva account from your Google Drive through your Canva account settings. This is possible on both web browsers and the Canva mobile app. However, if you signed up for Canva through a Google account, you’ll need to create a unique username and password before disconnecting. 

Below, we will discuss everything you need to know about disconnecting Google Drive from your Canva account. Keep reading to learn more!

How Do I Disconnect My Canva Account from Google Drive?

There are many benefits of connecting your Canva account to your Google Drive. However, if you’ve recently changed your Google email address or started a new Canva account through your company, you may be wondering how you can disconnect the two accounts.

Whether you’re using a computer or mobile device, disconnecting your Canva account from Google Drive is easy. Below, we will discuss the process for doing each.

How to Disconnect Canva from Google Drive on a Web Browser

Disconnecting Canva from your Google Drive on your computer is a bit different than doing so on mobile. To complete the disconnection process, follow the steps below:

1. Open Canva on your preferred web browser.
2. On the Canva homepage, click the gear icon in the upper right corner to access your account settings.
3. Scroll down to “Connected Social Accounts.”
4. Find the Google Drive icon, then press “Disconnect.”

If you signed up for Canva using your Google account instead of creating a username and password, you will need to do so before you can successfully disconnect.

How to Disconnect Canva from Google Drive on a Mobile Device

If you primarily use Canva to create designs on the go, you probably use their mobile app to do so. To disconnect your Google Drive from the Canva app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Canva app.
2. Tap the Menu tab on the home screen.
3. Choose “Settings,” then “Your Account.”
4. Scroll to “Connected Social Accounts,” then find Google Drive.
5. Press the “Disconnect” button next to the Google Drive icon.

After completing the steps above, you’ll have successfully disconnected your Google Drive from your Canva account.

What Are the Benefits of Connecting Canva to Google Drive?

Many dedicated Canva users choose to connect their accounts to Google Drive to expedite the design process. With a free Canva account, you can connect to one Google Drive. However, if you sign up for a premium subscription, you can connect to multiple Google Drives. Premium subscription tiers include:

• Canva Pro
• Canva for Teams
• Canva for Education
• Canva for Nonprofit Organizations

After connecting your account to Google Drive, you’ll be able to instantly upload any graphics saved to your Drive directly to the Canva design screen. There’s no need to open Google Drive, download your graphics, then upload them to Canva — the integration does all the hard work for you!

Connecting these two accounts will also allow you to save your finished designs directly to your Google Drive. This is especially useful for anyone who wants to share their final designs with coworkers or clients easily. 

How Do I Connect Google Drive to Canva?

If you disconnected your old Google Drive from Canva to make room for a new one, or if you’re setting up a new Canva account, you may have another question — “how do I connect a new Google Drive to Canva?”

While the process of connecting a Google Drive to Canva does require a few extra steps, it’s still relatively simple. Just follow the steps below to do so:

1. Open the Canva design screen. You can choose to open one of your in-progress designs, or you can open a new template altogether.
2. Press “More” at the bottom of the side panel. The icon has three horizontal dots. 
3. Scroll down to “Import Your Media” and select the Google Drive icon.
4. Press “Connect” on the next screen.
5. Choose the Google account you want to connect to, or sign into a new account.
6. Press “Allow.”

You will not be brought back to the original design screen. Here, you’ll now see a Google Drive icon and all the compatible files you can use as design elements. Simply select the one you want to add to your graphic, and it’ll appear instantly on the design.

How to Save Canva Designs on Google Drive

Apart from easily importing design elements, the biggest benefit of connecting your Google Drive to your Canva account is easy saving and sharing. Connecting these two accounts allows you to export finished designs directly to your Google Drive, allowing you to access your designs on any device you log into Google with.

After you finish creating a design, follow the steps below to export it to your connected Google Drive:

1. From the Canva design screen, press the “Share” button in the top right corner.
2. Choose “More” at the bottom of the pop-up screen.
3. Scroll to “Save,” then choose Google Drive.
4. Choose which folder, if any, you want to save your design to. Then, select “Choose.”
5. Select the file type you’d like to export your design as, then press “Save.”

After the file finishes exporting, press “View in Google Drive” to go to your Drive and adjust the sharing permissions. 

Final Thoughts

Connecting your Google Drive to your Canva account makes importing design elements and sharing finished designs easier than ever. But, if you ever decide you want to unlink the two accounts, the process is relatively simple.

You can disconnect Canva from Google Drive on the Canva website or mobile app via the account settings screen. If you created your Canva account through your Google account, however, you will need to choose a dedicated username and password before officially disconnecting. 

Touchscreen devices are an excellent tool to have under your belt. They work very well with a stylus. Unfortunately, not everyone has a stylus available to them. If you want to use your touchscreen device but don’t have a stylus, are there other options? How can you draw on a touchscreen device without a stylus?

If you want to learn more about drawing on a touchscreen device without all your tools, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about some of the best techniques for writing what you need without a stylus. The more you know, the better equipped you will be for getting work done. Let’s get started.

1. Make A Stylus

The first thing you can do is make a stylus yourself. It may be trickier than picking up the tool and getting to work, but creating your stylus can provide ease if you don’t have one. All it takes is a couple of household objects and a few techniques to make this tool for your touchscreen devices.

Here’s how to make a stylus:

1. Grab a pen and remove the ink cartridge
2. Take a q-tip and cut it in half
3. Replace the pen tip without the ink
4. Slide the q-tip into the pen 
5. Wrap in foil
6. Dip the end in water

You can get to work as soon as the components come together.

Making a stylus may not be for everyone. You might not have the tools, desire, or patience to make the object for your touchscreen device. If this statement applies to you, there are a few other things you can try to draw on your touchscreen without a stylus.

2. Use Your Finger

If you don’t have a stylus, you can always use your finger to draw on the touchscreen. It’s not an ideal method – many hate the idea of oil and other residue fingers can leave behind. However, your finger can be effective if you have no other way of using the touchscreen feature on your device.

To get the best results:

1. Ensure your hands are clear of crumbs and other small items
2. Wash your hand
3. Dry your hand

Take care of your touchscreen by defending it from items that could cause damage.

Be gentle with your touchscreen and make light motions for the ideal results. If you notice smudges or scratches on the screen, clean your hands and the screen before trying again.

Some people may not want to risk using their fingers on a touchscreen. If this statement applies to you, there are additional methods for drawing on a touchscreen device without a stylus on hand.

3. Try Scanning Notes

If you attempt to take notes, you can write them on paper and scan them into the touchscreen device. This technique allows you to write everything and transfer it to a touchscreen computer. There are several scanning applications available on the market.

Here are the steps for scanning notes on your touchscreen device:

1. Find a scanner app and download it on your phone
2. Save the words in a PDF form
3. Transfer the saved pages to your laptop through methods like Bluetooth, iCloud, and more

The scanning process only takes a few moments to complete if you scan the document properly the first time. 

Writing on paper is a lot like writing on a touchscreen device. If you don’t have a stylus, it only takes a few steps to scan the handwritten notes and put them on the touchscreen device as if you were using a stylus. From there, you can alter and shift the words as needed. You can do the same with drawing, downloading the app, and putting it on a laptop.

4. Get A Cheap Stylus

If all else fails, you can find a cheap stylus to use until you can get your hands on something nicer. There are plenty of styluses available on the market – it shouldn’t be too tricky to locate a cheap stylus in the meantime. There are a couple of places you can look for an affordable stylus.

Here are a few of the ideal locations to find a cheap stylus:

• Amazon
• A local dollar store
• Tech stores

These can tide you over until you can invest in a nicer stylus.

You may not have access to these items or need a stylus immediately. A cheap replacement is an ideal option if you have a little wiggle room in your time. Of course, it’s critical to remember that a cheap stylus won’t last long and is more likely to damage your screen than a more expensive stylus.

5. Add A Graphics Tablet

You can add a graphics tablet to your system to draw on a touchscreen device without a tablet. This method provides a screen to draw on that translates right onto your touchscreen device. It makes it easier to create without a stylus – many graphics tablets come with stylus attachments for easy use from the creator.

Unfortunately, graphics tablets are not always cost-effective. Rather than a blank slate like other cheaper tablets, graphics tablets provide a way to see what you are drawing on the tablet. You need to be ready to spend a good chunk of money on a graphics tablet if it sounds like the ideal choice for your life.

6. Utilize A Whiteboard App

Lastly, you can try a whiteboard app if you don’t have a stylus for your touchscreen device. This application goes right on your touchscreen device and allows you to draw differently without purchasing an additional device. You can use your mouse to sketch items on the whiteboard and download them onto your computer.

Most whiteboard apps are free, but a few additional choices cost money. It’s critical to look at the pros and cons of each application to determine the ideal choice for your life. There are plenty of ways to draw on a touchscreen app without a stylus.