How to disable floating icon for Hover Text on iPad Air?

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How to disable floating icon for Hover Text on iPad Air?

Prior to ipados26, I could use hover text and there was no floating icon. After updating, the only way I have found to get rid of the annoying icon is to turn off hover text. But I want it! Ugh. Is there any other way to remove the icon while preserving the function of hover text? I am including a picture with the icon, circled in red.

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Original Title: I want hover text but hate the floating icon

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Oct 12, 2025 4:42 AM

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Answer 1

Allan Jones

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Oct 12, 2025 8:37 AM in response to Saliandra

Tell Apple here: Feedback - iPad - Apple

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Saliandra Author

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Oct 12, 2025 9:19 AM in response to Allan Jones

Ok Allan Jones. I will do that. Thank you.

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Saliandra Author

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Oct 12, 2025 9:14 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

Thank you Kilgore-Trout. Repositioning it is too annoying, but being able to quickly shut it off in the control panel is helpful. I’ll do that for now, and hope Apple changes this. The floating icon doesn’t seem to serve a purpose. I appreciate your help.

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Answer 4

Oct 12, 2025 7:38 AM in response to Saliandra

No there isn’t. You can however reposition it anywhere on the screen. You can also add it to control center for easier access to turning it on and off.

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