How can I disable iPad split/slide control at top of screen in iOS 15?

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How can I disable iPad split/slide control at top of screen in iOS 15?

Title says it all. In iOS 15, there's now a tiny three-dot control at the top of every app that pops up a split-view/slide-over control when tapped.

Unfortunately, it's also right where some apps have controls, and it's almost impossible to distinguish. Specifically, I have an artists who spends their entire day in a drawing app, and these view controls overlap two common painting tools, making them almost impossible to select.

In earlier versions of iOS there was an option to disable some of the multitasking gestures, but these seem to have gone away.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 20, 2021 10:17 AM

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Oct 20, 2021 10:30 AM in response to JamesBucanek

The three dots “button” is a core element of the iPadOS15 User Interface - intended to simplify use of full/split/slide-over multitasking. This control cannot be hidden or suppressed - and neither can multi-tasking be disabled in iPadOS15.

Apple do invite constructive feedback, comments and feature requests via their product feedback pages. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

You are encouraged to make use of this facility in expressing any views concerning issues, bugs, or functionality changes of which you are unhappy.

Given that many Apps will be affected by this change to the User Interface, you might expect to see Apps being updated to accommodate these changes. You might consider seeking assistance from respective App Developers:

How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

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