How to Use a Mouse on iPad for Microsoft Office

The functionality of using the mouse on iPadOS is changing day by day for various purposes, especially when you are dealing with various apps or programs on your device. One of the most used application suites is Microsoft Office, and it can also run with mouse connectivity with your iPad. You can choose Bluetooth connectivity for working on your device and select the item that you wish. It is also used to move various data and items from one location to another on iPad.

In case you use Microsoft Office suite regularly on your iPad, then it will seem an easy process for you. If you don’t, then you need to go through some workarounds to use the mouse on your iPad device for various works on Microsoft Office.

1. 1.    Using Wireless Mouse to Handle Trackpad

In case you are using the wireless mouse through Bluetooth connectivity, then it will provide you with a smooth page scrolling and tracking experience. The mouse helps in various tasks, especially for Microsoft Office suite and it becomes more important if you are going to use the iPad for your Office works. Some users thought that it’s a hard process to use the mouse on iPad for various Office applications, but the complete process is very easy to understand and to connect your Smart mouse with an iPad.

• Getting a Compatible iPad Model
• First and foremost, you have to make sure to have iPadOS 13.4 or above on your device. Older editions may support mouse connectivity for Office works with the help of Bluetooth connection. There are various compatible editions available in the market such as iPad mini 4, iPad Pro and above.
• Bluetooth connectivity provides a wireless connection for various tasks as it will help you to make your work smoother.
• Pairing Bluetooth Mouse with iPad

These steps will assist you to connect Bluetooth mouse with iPadOS with ease:

• In the beginning, switch ON your mouse and keep it safely near your iPad.
• Then, make sure that your Bluetooth mouse is detectable by your iPad device.
• Next, press the Settings icon situated on your iPad dock.
• Now, hit the Bluetooth option there.
• Once you find that the mouse is detectable with your iPad, then you have to navigate to the section “Other Devices” and set up all the necessary tasks. Locate the name of your mouse under the list and hit on it to make it to pair it with your Apple device.

Note: The complete above mentioned instructions are very straightforward while trying to pair your iPad with your iOS Mouse. In case you are using a third-party accessory or mouse, then ensure to read the entire manufacturer’s instructions.

• Launching Microsoft Office for iPad
• First and foremost, ensure that the Microsoft Office edition for your iPad device supports cursor and mouse with Bluetooth connection.
• Then, launch any of the MS Office applications directly on your iPad.
• Now, you may move or place your Bluetooth on any text or app window portion, and you may hit on any place just like the traditional Windows 10 environment.
• Once you have followed the instructions mentioned above carefully, then you can connect your iPad with Magic mouse through the availability of Bluetooth connection. Then, MS Office can be easily used in your iPad device. It is recommended to make sure to have installed the suitable iPadOS on your device.
• Mouse and Trackpad Support
• Microsoft is trying to update its features for MS Office suite for complete support of Apple’s recent iPadOS trackpad and mouse support accessibility. The companies are struggling to update iOS applications for Apple’s trackpad and mouse support. They are moving towards updating various Office suites such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint etc.
• Apple has recently launched a unified Office support app for iOS devices at the very early at the start of this year. The newly created Office application has dynamic features of updates on apps such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and other Office mobile features.
• Microsoft is planning to keep various apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint available on iOS. The Office app supports cursor accessibility in these latest editions.

Submission;  Microsoft Office