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Why is my iPad keyboard so small?

Why is my iPad keyboard so small?


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jul 2, 2022 6:15 AM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 2, 2022 8:38 AM

To easily return the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

If your iPad keyboard is small or split in half - Apple Support


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 2, 2022 8:38 AM in response to raivo178

To easily return the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

If your iPad keyboard is small or split in half - Apple Support


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