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Split keyboard

IPad Pro 12.9 wont allow split keyboard. I saw zoomed view might work it didn’t. I need split keyboard or a iPad that will allow it.

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 5:40 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2020 6:04 PM

randyhall44 wrote:

I need the split keyboard. Since this iPad won’t do it I need one that will which iPad does that? This one I’ll send back.


From the previously-cited article:

The split keyboard isn't available on iPad Pro (12.9-inch) or iPad Pro 11-inch.



The usual there is the floating keyboard, or the Magic Keyboard or such hardware.

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Jul 10, 2020 6:04 PM in response to randyhall44

randyhall44 wrote:

I need the split keyboard. Since this iPad won’t do it I need one that will which iPad does that? This one I’ll send back.


From the previously-cited article:

The split keyboard isn't available on iPad Pro (12.9-inch) or iPad Pro 11-inch.



The usual there is the floating keyboard, or the Magic Keyboard or such hardware.

Jul 10, 2020 8:00 PM in response to randyhall44

It indeed will not allow the keyboard to split and the way I use the iPad it is one of the most important things I need as an input device.


Since tech support could not tell me if they would ever offer split keyboard software update I ask to return it.


I was not happy seeing it go, but it is useless to me with that style of virtual keyboard.


Thanks to those that offered help. Makes me wonder why a company as successful as Apple would deep six such an important feature.

Jul 10, 2020 8:04 PM in response to randyhall44

randyhall44 wrote:

Makes me wonder why a company as successful as Apple would deep six such an important feature.

I am a volunteer here, like most folks. I certainly don’t speak for Apple.


I use an 11” iPad Pro. Personally, with such a large screen and the ability to float the keyboard, I can’t imagine a circumstance that would be improved using a split keyboard on this model iPad.

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