My backspace button will only delete one word at a time

Every time I try to delete more than one word, when I push my back button it only deletes one word at a time. I have to keep pushing it, instead of just holding it down for it to work. How can I fix this/.

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

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 12:45 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 12:59 PM

If you're on your iPad...

Settings

Accessibility

Keyboards

Key Repeat

Adjust the speed.


If you're on a Mac

System Preferences

Adjust the "Key Repeat Rate"


This should help.


Note** While in either Settings (iPad/iPhone) or System Preferences (Macs) you can use the "Search Bars" to quickly narrow your searches!

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