Gesture not working in iPadOS 18.4.1?

I'm using iPadOS 18.4.1. The floating keyboard will not expand to the full size keyboard. I've tried many times and ways spreading my fingers. But nothing happens.


Why can't the two arrows icon, used for expanding/shrinking a window, be used in the keyboard window?


Or why can't we also use a menu of keyboard sizes or types in Settings?


Also when selecting the emoji menu item instead of the floating keyboard, the emoji dialog appears with a search text box, but there's no keyboard so I can't type into the search box.


iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Apr 26, 2025 2:20 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2025 12:39 PM

Have you enabled the Scribble feature? This feature uses a different mini-keyboard that does not respond to the two-finger zoom or pinch gestures.

Settings > Apple Pencil > Scribble - set to OFF


Otherwise, to restore the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support



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Apr 27, 2025 12:39 PM in response to DonLeckie

Have you enabled the Scribble feature? This feature uses a different mini-keyboard that does not respond to the two-finger zoom or pinch gestures.

Settings > Apple Pencil > Scribble - set to OFF


Otherwise, to restore the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support



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