Files App - iPad

Files App - The Super App

A while ago there was a new app that appeared on the iPad, Files. I opened it but really didn't see a use for it. I rarely use any type of file management, my files are a lot like my desk organization.

Did you know the Files app is way more than just files? Check out one of the most useful things I just learned from Josh and Sherri, our Apple coaches.

Do you ever have something you wish you could scan and then write on? What about the students, is there anything you wish they could scan, write on and then turn in? If yes, keep reading.

Make sure you have the paper you need to scan on a flatish surface.

Then click the Files app. It looks like an old school folder.

1. Click the ice cream cone, the three dots.

2. Choose Scan Documents.

If Auto is selected, far right, all you need to do is line up the doc and the camera will automatically take the picture/scan the document.

If not, click the dot by #1.

2. Click Save.

Click Save.

You can create folders, etc but I usually just dump it to the iPad.

This is the magic step. I opened the doc I just scanned.

1. Click the Markup tool, the pencil icon.

2. Choose you writing tools.

3. Click Done when you are finished.

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