Well, that time has come.
Read on to learn how.
Just do these things:
On the iPad, tap theSettingsapp to open it.
Put your Bluetooth mouse into pairing mode.
For Apple mice and trackpads, just turn them on.
For third-party devices, check the instructions that came with your mouse.
In the pop-up menu confirming the pairing step, tapPair.
When your mouse is connected to your iPad, a round cursor appears onscreen.
Move the mouse to move the cursor and click onscreen items like with a normal mouse.
Somewhat strangely, Apple’sMagic Mouse 2andMagic Trackpadwere not currently originally supported for wireless use with the iPad.
Doing that is even simpler than connecting a Bluetooth mouse.
Here’s what to do:
Plug your mouse into the USB-C port on the bottom of the iPad.
Unless your mouse has aUSB-Cconnector, you’ll need an adapter cable to do this.
For example, if you have a standard USB mouse, you’ll need a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
For an Apple mouse with a Lightning port, you’ll need a Lightning to USB-C adapter.
Control the round cursor that appears onscreen with mouse like you would on a desktop or laptop computer.
TapDevices> the name of your mouse.
Next, clickCustomize Additional Buttons.
Once you select this setting, every time you click that button, this action will occur.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you’ve customized the action for each button on your mouse.
Change them by following these steps:
TapSettings>Accessibility>Pointer Control.
Move thePointer Sizeslider to make the cursor larger or smaller.
To change the color of the cursor, tapColorand choose one of the options.
When the cursor is hidden, just move the mouse to have it re-appear.
Do this:
Go toSettings>General>Trackpad & Mouse.
Move the slider underTracking Speedto increase or decrease speed.
