Why iPad will not accept typing

How to restore typing in iPad


iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 1:47 PM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2023 7:17 PM

Hello 25SouthTerrace,


If you are wanting to use an external keyboard with your iPad but it won't show on the iPad, try following the steps in this article: Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPad - Apple Support.


In addition, as with all unexpected iPad behavior, try taking the following steps which may help with this: restart your iPad, make sure it is up to date, close the apps that are using the keyboard then reopen them and make sure all apps are updated.



Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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Jan 22, 2023 7:17 PM in response to 25SouthTerrace

Hello 25SouthTerrace,


If you are wanting to use an external keyboard with your iPad but it won't show on the iPad, try following the steps in this article: Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPad - Apple Support.


In addition, as with all unexpected iPad behavior, try taking the following steps which may help with this: restart your iPad, make sure it is up to date, close the apps that are using the keyboard then reopen them and make sure all apps are updated.



Let us know if we can help with anything else at all or if this doesn't settle your issue so we can look into this further with you. Thanks and have a fabulous day!


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