iPad 26.0.1 mail app space bar issue

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iPad 26.0.1 mail app space bar issue

When I am composing or replying to an email in iPad mail app, as soon as I hit the space bar, it takes me out of that email completely and saves it as a draft.

I tried going into Settings/accessibility/keyboard, and turning off full keyboard access, which seemed to work when I first tried it, but the next time it did the same thing again. So basically, it’s impossible to write an email or reply to an email unless I don’t use spaces in between my words.

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Oct 26, 2025 5:56 PM

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Answer 1

AlWeir

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Oct 27, 2025 10:35 AM in response to Zanhie

You can try the suggestion below. I haven't read other people complaining about this so I am not sure it is a bug.

Delete and Reinstall the Mail App: If the problem is isolated to the Mail app, a fresh install can sometimes clear up bugs.

Press and hold the Mail app icon on the Home Screen and select Remove App $\to$ Delete App.
Reinstall it from the App Store.

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Answer 2

Nov 3, 2025 3:49 AM in response to AlWeir

Hi, i've just bought an ipad pro yesterday and had the same issue. I turned o my ipad and tried again and it resolved the issue.

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Zanhie Author

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Oct 27, 2025 3:03 PM in response to AlWeir

I went ahead and tried that, but got the same issue when I re-installed. Thanks.

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