iPad Air Cursor stuck on iPad

[circatee]

The thread title is probably not the best. But, let me explain...

I use a MBP, and from time to time, and iPad Air, too.
During a meeting earlier this week, I was using my MBP, and had the iPad open on my left side (MBP was on the right). I was merely moving the cursor around with the trackpad on the MBP, then the cursor appeared on the iPad. But, I could not get it to go back to the MBP. I had to lock the iPad, to get the cursor back on the MBP.

Now, I do not have that 'sidecar' thing (or whatever it is called) on. Any idea how this happened, and how to prevent it? Thanks

OS: Ventura (latest edition)

 

[JD2015]

Sounds like universal control is switched on. The link shows you how to turn it off on your mac

How to Turn Off Universal Control or Disconnect Mac or iPad

Since it was announced in June 2021, Mac users have been excited to try Universal Control. This feature, just released by Apple, lets you control other Mac and iPad devices from a central Mac and use its keyboard, mouse, and keypad across the connected devices. While this can be useful, it is...

www.iphonelife.com

Universal Control: use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad – Apple Support (UK)

Use the keyboard, mouse or trackpad of your Mac to control up to two other nearby Mac or iPad devices, and work between them seamlessly.

support.apple.com

 

[chrfr]

The thread title is probably not the best. But, let me explain...

I use a MBP, and from time to time, and iPad Air, too.
During a meeting earlier this week, I was using my MBP, and had the iPad open on my left side (MBP was on the right). I was merely moving the cursor around with the trackpad on the MBP, then the cursor appeared on the iPad. But, I could not get it to go back to the MBP. I had to lock the iPad, to get the cursor back on the MBP.

Now, I do not have that 'sidecar' thing (or whatever it is called) on. Any idea how this happened, and how to prevent it? Thanks

OS: Ventura (latest edition)

Here's Apple's document on how to manage this. It's called Universal Control as mentioned previously: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757
The trick to remember is that Control-Option-Command-Delete disconnects all the devices and will put the cursor back where you want.

 

[circatee]

Here's Apple's document on how to manage this. It's called Universal Control as mentioned previously: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212757
The trick to remember is that Control-Option-Command-Delete disconnects all the devices and will put the cursor back where you want.

Thanks for that last tip!

 

[markgpearse]

Your title is perfect. Google found your thread when I searched or something similar. My MBA cursor often gets stuck on my iPad. I like the cursor being able to move from one to the other. I don't understand why my cursor when on my iPad doesn't move easily back to my MBA.