iPad Air external keyboard space bar issue with iOS 18.1

my external keyboard for iPad Air is not working properly with iOS 18.1- space bar not functioning

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Posted on Nov 11, 2024 10:35 AM

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Tom Gewecke

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Nov 11, 2024 11:15 AM in response to venus6645

Make sure you turn OFF Full Keyboard Access in your Accessibility settings

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