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My keyboard will not expand

How do I get my keyboard on iPad to expand? I tried the two fingers gesture and it did not work.

iPad Pro, 12.9-inch, 6th Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 12, 2023 8:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2023 10:16 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

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