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iPad setting for left handed people

I saw this question posted before, and most of the answers were 'What's the problem? iPads rotate with you so you can orient it whatever way you want."


So to clarify, 10% of the population is left handed, and not everyone uses an iPad for the same things, so many users may not have a issues.


My issue is mostly when using the iPad and Pencil to take notes, as my hand is touching completely different parts of the screen than a right handed person. I am constantly accidentally hitting the "Done" or "Close Document" button with my left-orientated hand, whereas a right handed person's hand is going to be on the complete opposite side of the iPad.


This and a few other settings, find my iPad randomly closing documents, selecting everything and erasing it, making random other unwanted selections and executions. It's to the point where I am about to return the device and give up on using it for what I am needing, as it is a frustrating tool at this point.

iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 28, 2021 2:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2021 3:02 PM

bear224 Said:

"iPad setting for left handed people: [...]It's to the point where I am about to return the device and give up on using it for what I am needing, as it is a frustrating tool at this point."

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Jul 28, 2021 3:02 PM in response to bear224

bear224 Said:

"iPad setting for left handed people: [...]It's to the point where I am about to return the device and give up on using it for what I am needing, as it is a frustrating tool at this point."

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Recommend your ideas to Apple.  Apple may not get back you, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what their customers prefer, and what to consider in models to come.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPad - Apple
  2. Select: "Feature Request" for "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: on how you think thing should be a bit different
  4. Proceed form there as necessary

iPad setting for left handed people

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