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Keyboard space bar in safari acts like a return key

My new magic keyboard is using the space bar as a return key when i type in the url bar of safari app on iPad Pro 5th generation. How do I make the space bar work as a space bar?


iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 2nd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Dec 7, 2021 1:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 11:21 AM

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.


Full Keyboard Access is likely turned on. Select it.


Choose Commands.


Look for the “Activate” command. By default, it’s mapped to the space bar. Select the Activate Command and remap it to the combo Shift - Space by pressing Shift and Space at the same time, then a quick double space to end the recording.


That should solve your issue. :-)

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Dec 8, 2021 11:21 AM in response to mjchaconas

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.


Full Keyboard Access is likely turned on. Select it.


Choose Commands.


Look for the “Activate” command. By default, it’s mapped to the space bar. Select the Activate Command and remap it to the combo Shift - Space by pressing Shift and Space at the same time, then a quick double space to end the recording.


That should solve your issue. :-)

Keyboard space bar in safari acts like a return key

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