Enabling Taps and Gestures on iOS Screen Recording
To show finger taps and gestures while recording your screen on iOS, you'll need to enable AssistiveTouch.
Step 1: Enable AssistiveTouch
Open the Settings app on your Apple device.
Tap Accessibility (found under General in older iOS versions).
Under Physical and Motor, tap Touch.
On the Touch screen, tap AssistiveTouch.
Switch the AssistiveTouch toggle to the on position.
Screenshot suggestion: Capture the AssistiveTouch toggle being turned on.
Step 2: Create a Custom Tap Gesture (Optional)
From the AssistiveTouch screen, tap Create New Gesture.
Record a tap gesture by tapping the screen once, then tap Save.
Name the gesture (e.g., "Tap") and tap Save again.
Screenshot suggestion: Show the custom gesture creation process.
Step 3: Use AssistiveTouch During Recording
Start your screen recording.
Tap the AssistiveTouch shortcut.
From the menu, tap Custom.
Select the gesture you created (e.g., "Tap").
Screenshot suggestion: Capture the AssistiveTouch menu with the custom gesture selected.
By following these steps, you can visually represent taps and gestures in your iOS screen recordings using AssistiveTouch.
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