How to “select all” text in safari iOS

Hello,

I am trying to use GitHub on safari iOS. But the ability to select all text on a webpage seems to be not possible in safari iOS. Am I missing something?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 10:31 PM

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1 reply

VW_1

Community Specialist

Oct 20, 2020 11:44 AM in response to Richard Campbell1

Hi Richard Campbell1,

It sounds like you're unable to select all the text on a website while using Safari on iOS.

If your iPad is compatible, we suggest backing up, then updating to iPadOS 14.1.

If you're still unable to select all text on the page, make sure you're following these steps to do so.

Select and edit text on iPad

Cheers!

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