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iPad 105 8th Generation 17.4.1 keyboard issue

iPad has keyboard appearing at top of screen all of a sudden, instead of at the bottom of the screen. How can I fix this?


iPad (8th generation)

Posted on May 6, 2024 2:20 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2024 3:20 PM

Touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key at bottom-right of the on-screen keyboard; without lifting your finger from the screen, slide your finger to the [Merge &] Dock option - then release.


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