Split keyboard

See >>> Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

To easily return the Split Keyboard to the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.

I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving your difficulties.

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If your iPad keyboard is small or split in half - Apple Support