How to remap “See keyboard shortcuts” = hold cmd to F1 on ipad

It keeps getting in the way and doesn’t close automatically

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Nov 6, 2022 4:48 AM

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Nov 7, 2022 6:57 PM in response to Radcakes00

Hi Radcakes00,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


This page of the larger iPad User Guide can help change the Command key and other modifier keys: Use shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard with iPad


"Use keyboard shortcuts


You can use keyboard shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard to perform the following actions on iPad:


  • Quickly switch between apps: Press and hold the Command key, then press Tab until you reach the app you want to open.
  • Open Search: Press Command-Space.
  • Navigate between lists, text fields, and more: Press Tab to navigate between areas of an app. For example, in Notes, with the Folders list showing, press Tab to switch between the Folders list, the Notes list, and the search field.
  • View multitasking and other systemwide shortcuts: (Magic Keyboard for iPad and Smart Keyboard) Press and hold the Switch Keyboard key, then tap categories below the list.
  • View shortcuts for the app you’re using: Press and hold the Command key, then tap categories below the list.


You can change the actions that are performed by the Command key (and other modifier keys like Caps Lock). Go to Settings  > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard, tap Modifier Keys, tap a key, then choose the action you want it to perform.


To use additional keyboard shortcuts, go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access. See Control iPad with an external keyboard.


Note: You can also set up text replacements that enter words or phrases after you type just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” See Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPad."


Have a fantastic day!


Nov 12, 2022 2:12 AM in response to MichaelB2019

Thanks for the response michael!

I’m not sure if this is what I’m trying to do

Settings  > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard modifiers seem to want to remap entire cmd button to another key


while accessibility options seem to enable whole lot of features that I don’t use


I’m merely trying to remap hold cmd button that loads the shortcuts cheetsheet menu

to F1 key on my keyboard


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