How to check Apple Pencil battery

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Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

It's worked on both of mine for some time. What exactly is not working?

Ensure that your Pencil is paired/connected to your iPad:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

To see your Pencil battery status, you will need to add the Battery Widget to either your Home Screen or Today View.

The Battery Widget can be installed in one of three views - selecting the view (or views) that are appropriate for your needs or preference:

Add widgets on iPad - Apple Support

Use widgets on your iPad - Apple Support

You can also monitor your Pencil battery directly from iPad Settings:

Settings > Apple Pencil

More information about monitoring the battery of your Apple Pencil can be found here:

Charge your Apple Pencil and check the battery - Apple Support

here is a screenshot of my screen showing the pencil after swiping left to right