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Participant
January 16, 2024
Question

Why does the vector brush tool keeps switching to an eraser?

  • January 16, 2024
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My Touch setting is set to "Gestures only"... but the "Eraser" keeps replacing my brush tool. I am using an iPad Air.

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Michael J. Hoffman
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 10, 2024

Typically, a double tap on the side of Apple Pencil toggles between brush and eraser. 

Participant
February 10, 2024

Yes. But I don't do double taps. This is really odd.

Michael J. Hoffman
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 10, 2024

I've found that sometimes just adjusting my grip on the pencil creates a double tap effect. Try double tapping to switch back. 

Participant
January 16, 2024

A bit more background: I could draw with the vector brush for a while... but sooner or later, it will change into an Eraser tool. It's a tad annoying.

Participant
February 10, 2024

Similar issue when using pixel brushes on iPad pro 12.9.   Using a glove and have adjusted settings as much as I can but it acts as if I am resting my bare palm on the screen.