You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Multitasking arrow

How do I get rid of the grey multitasking arrow that has appeared on the left side of my iPad?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 1:25 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Mar 6, 2022 3:08 AM

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


5 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 6, 2022 3:08 AM in response to Rhondthayer1

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Mar 6, 2022 3:07 AM in response to cmxcat

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Jan 27, 2022 3:55 PM in response to Rhondthayer1

If you have an upward-pointing hollow arrow on a dark background at top right of your screen, you may have Sticky Keys enabled - this setting not being related to iPadOS multitasking.


Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Sticky Keys - switch to OFF


If your issue is something else, a screenshot posted here will help contributors here to better understand your issue.


Multitasking arrow

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.