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iPad Pro (M5) — A Plain-English Guide

Published October 2026 · Last verified October 2026

The iPad Pro (M5) at a GlanceThe plain-English versionThe short answerWhy it's niceScreen11 or 13-inchOLEDThe best iPadscreenBest forCreative / proworkOverkill formostUnlockFace IDJust look at itApple PencilWorks with itPencil soldseparatelyStarting price$1,199 (11-inch)Prices changeThe iPad Pro is Apple's top tablet with a gorgeous OLED screen. Wonderful — but most folks are just as happy with an iPad Air for far less.
The iPad Pro (M5) at a glance.
Make It Easy to See & HearA few settings that help the mostWhere to find itWhat it doesBigger wordsSettings >DisplayMakes textlargerEven biggerAccessibility >Larger TextMagnifierCamera as amagnifying glassCaptionsAccessibility >Words on videosLouder & clearerVolume buttonsHearing-aidreadyPrefer to have it set up for you? That's what a $99 visit is for.
A few settings that make it easier to see and hear.

Everything you actually need to know about your iPad Pro (M5) — no jargon, no rabbit holes. If you'd rather skip the reading and just have someone help, my number is (330) 200-8042.

Made By
Apple
Screen
11 or 13-inch OLED
Unlock
Face ID (a look)
Starting Price
$1,199 — check current

Everything you actually need to know about your iPad Pro (M5) — no jargon, no rabbit holes. If you'd rather skip the reading and just have someone help, my number is (330) 200-8042.

What's inside this guide

The printable PDF walks through 22 short chapters, in plain language. It also includes at-a-glance pictures.

  1. Hello, and welcome
  2. What makes the iPad Pro (M5) special
  3. A quick tour of the iPad Pro (M5)
  4. Setting it up, step by step
  5. Getting your favorites onto the iPad Pro (M5)
  6. Making the screen easy on your eyes
  7. Making it easy to hear
  8. Unlocking with a look — Face ID
  9. The Home Screen, arranged your way
  10. Want it even simpler? Assistive Access
  11. Talking instead of typing
  12. Video calls with the grandkids
  13. Reading, watching and browsing
  14. Battery and charging
  15. Staying safe from scams
  16. Enjoying your photos on the big screen
  17. Never lose your tablet
  18. Keeping it current and clutter-free
  19. A few favorite everyday tricks
  20. When something's not quite right
  21. Is the iPad Pro (M5) right for you?
  22. You don't have to remember all of it

Get the printable guide

Everything above is a quick summary. The full, printable guide — the same words, laid out to read and keep by the computer — is a free PDF.

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Last verified November 2026.

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