Hi, when tapping on the search bar I often find myself accidentally activating split screen due to the three dots at the top of the screen, the major issue though is when swiping for the time it puts my screen to one side, I’d rather this not happen and wondered if anybody feels the same. Could their be an option for it to be turned off in safari settings? Thank you!
iPad Air 3, iPadOS 15
Assuming that your Safari settings are configured to use the Separate Tab Bar…
While text shown in the URL/Address field is centre-justified, you can tap anywhere in this field to edit the website address/search clue; as such, if you change your existing conditioned habit of tapping the centre of the field, instead tapping either side, you can completely avoid accidental activation of the “three dot” multitasking button. Similarly, the Separate Tab Bar permits you to easily tap any of your open tabs, including those towards the centre, without triggering multitasking options.
Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.
Apple do invite submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:
Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support
Assuming that your Safari settings are configured to use the Separate Tab Bar…
While text shown in the URL/Address field is centre-justified, you can tap anywhere in this field to edit the website address/search clue; as such, if you change your existing conditioned habit of tapping the centre of the field, instead tapping either side, you can completely avoid accidental activation of the “three dot” multitasking button. Similarly, the Separate Tab Bar permits you to easily tap any of your open tabs, including those towards the centre, without triggering multitasking options.
Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.
Apple do invite submission of comments and feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:
Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support
Multi tasking feature at top centre of screen safari
