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Keyboard shortcut blocking screen

How do you get rid of the keyboard shortcuts blocking the home screen? I can't type iny password. I tried to turn it off but the off slider is blocked too. Thanks

iPad Pro, 14

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 1:41 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2022 4:38 AM

Press and hold the Command Key on your external keyboard to reveal a list of all of the available key-shortcuts - which will vary by App. The long keypress triggers a menu - divided by category.


Repeat the process to hide the shortcuts.


Otherwise, if you cannot suppress the shortcuts panel, perform a forced-restart of your iPad:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On an iPad with Face ID: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.



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Oct 18, 2022 4:38 AM in response to ayaanaa

Press and hold the Command Key on your external keyboard to reveal a list of all of the available key-shortcuts - which will vary by App. The long keypress triggers a menu - divided by category.


Repeat the process to hide the shortcuts.


Otherwise, if you cannot suppress the shortcuts panel, perform a forced-restart of your iPad:


  • On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
  • On an iPad with Face ID: Press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the button.



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