You can use a mouse to open apps, go to the Home Screen, open Slide Over, and more (mouse devices sold separately).
When your iPad is near your Mac (macOS 12.3 or later required on
Click and hold. Press and hold the mouse.
Go Home. Move the mouse to position the pointer at the bottom of the screen. After the Dock appears, move the pointer past the bottom of the screen.
Or, click the bar at the bottom of the screen (on an iPad with Face ID).
Open Notification Center. Use the mouse to move the pointer to select the status icons at the top left, then click.
Or, use the mouse to move the pointer past the top of the screen (near the middle).
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If you’re using an external keyboard, you can press the Control key while you click the mouse. On a multi-button mouse, click the second button.
Open search from the Home Screen. Swipe down on the surface of the mouse.