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How to turn off left sidebar appearing in ios ver.15.3.1

Everytime I open a website or app, there is a sidebar on the left side of the screen. While looking at a web site, this sidebar opens, but is too small for me to read. Been using ipads for years, and never had it previously. There is no "multitasking" option in the ios 15.3.1 version, and no slide switch to turn it off. I want this distraction out of the way. How do I turn it off permanently?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Mar 4, 2022 5:07 PM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2022 1:53 PM

Hi Sunny3757, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are getting a sidebar on the left side of your iPad screen.

We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.

Have you had the chance to restart your device?


If yes, we recommend that you check out the steps under the "Make adjustments to multitasking windows" section in the article below.

Use multitasking on your iPad


Please keep us posted.



Take care!

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Mar 5, 2022 1:53 PM in response to Sunny3757

Hi Sunny3757, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that you are getting a sidebar on the left side of your iPad screen.

We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.

Have you had the chance to restart your device?


If yes, we recommend that you check out the steps under the "Make adjustments to multitasking windows" section in the article below.

Use multitasking on your iPad


Please keep us posted.



Take care!

How to turn off left sidebar appearing in ios ver.15.3.1

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