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I have a problem with random boxes appearing around the screen, I set something by mistake once and I don't know how to get rid of this blue box

iPad Pro, iPadOS 17

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 1:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2023 5:40 AM

Ensure that you have configured the following iPad settings:

Settings > Accessibility > 

  • Keyboards > Full Keyboard Access > Full Keyboard Access - set to OFF
  • Switch Control > Switch Control - set to OFF


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I have a problem with random boxes appearing around the screen, I set something by mistake once and I don't know how to get rid of this blue box

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