The Eraser Tool makes it easy to erase handwriting strokes. You can wipe goodbye to your mistakes like they were never there!
Erase
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Choose the Eraser tool and swipe across the content you want to erase. You can set the eraser type and size:
Move around your document
To take precise notes, you may want to zoom in for a closer look at the details on the page and navigate easily around your document.
- Zoom in: Place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart.
- Zoom out: Place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together.
- Pan around a page while zoomed: Drag your finger across the screen in any direction. ****If you do not have an Apple Pencil connected, you will need to use two fingers for this.
- Scroll between pages: Swipe your finger up or down (or left and right if you're in *horizontal scrolling mode).* For longer documents, you can scroll the page a little to reveal the scrollbar. Then, long-press the scrollbar until it widens, and drag it up or down to quickly scroll through pages.
- Scroll to the top: Tap the status bar at the top of the screen, which shows the clock, today's date, etc.
- Fit the paper to the screen width: Double-tap the screen.
- Jump to a page: Open the More menu > Go to Page, type the page number you want to jump to and tap the go key.
Change Eraser style
Tap the first icon on the Eraser Active Tool Menu and select a style:
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Precision Eraser: The tool erases only the content strictly within the erasing circle.
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Standard Eraser: The tool erases a small segment of a continuous stroke.
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Stroke Eraser: The tool erases an entire continuous stroke.
Erase by Content Type
You can tap the Erase Filter icon, select the content type(s) to delete and confirm:
Change other Eraser settings
Tap the rightmost Settings icon on the Eraser Active Tool Menu and adjust the settings:
- Erase Highlighter Only: The tool erases only highlighting.
- Erase Tape Only: The tool erases only tape. See Tape Tool.
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Clear Page: This clears the whole page.
ℹ️ The same command can be found in the More menu (…).
The More menu in the Document View - Auto-Deselect*:* The tool will automatically be switched to the last used tool as soon as you lift your stylus.
- Disconnect Apple Pencil: Tap the button to use your finger with the tool. To reconnect Apple Pencil, simply start writing.