How can use a third-party typing method with an external keyboard in iPad?

Hey, I would like to use a third-typing method with an external keyboard (including Magic Keyboard and other Bluetooth Keyboard), but obviously it can’t work now. It is quite essential to me because I really want to use the corresponding typing method. Thanks for all the help!

Posted on Feb 23, 2022 10:46 PM

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Feb 24, 2022 4:51 AM in response to wiryryanwu

wiryryanwu wrote:
I would like to use a third-typing method with an external keyboard

What 3rd party typing method exactly? It's not yet possible to make custom layouts for hardware keyboards in iOS, but Apple does supply a large number of different layouts already, including Dvorak and Coleman for English.


To ask Apple to add new ones, go to


http://www.apple.com/feedback


Feb 24, 2022 8:20 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

Actually I am using a third party typing method call Cantonese Jyutping (粵拼), it is another less common typing method in Hong Kong. It doesn’t require a special layout or syllable for this method because is is one of alphabetical typing. I really hope this typing method can be supported by external keyboard. As references, mine is iPad Air 4 and the version is iPadOS 15.3.

Feb 24, 2022 8:22 PM in response to Tom Gewecke

Actually I am using a third party typing method call Cantonese Jyutping (粵拼), it is another less common typing method in Hong Kong. It doesn’t require a special layout or syllable for this method because is is one of alphabetical typing. I really hope this typing method can be supported by external keyboard. As references, mine is iPad Air 4 and the version is iPadOS 15.3.

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