Unable to drag and drop files to iPad quick access bar

I just got an iPad recently, and I can’t figure out how to put files on the quick access bar. I try to drag and drop them to the bar, but nothing happens

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 5, 2026 10:09 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2026 2:09 PM

You can only drag icons to the left-side of the separator shown on the Dock.



To the right-side you will see recently opened Apps and, if configured in iPad settings, the App Library. Depending upon the size of your screen and installed version of iPadOS, there may be a maximum number of App icons that can be installed in the Dock.


Move apps and widgets on the iPad Home Screen - Apple Support



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Jan 5, 2026 2:09 PM in response to iPhonefreak423

You can only drag icons to the left-side of the separator shown on the Dock.



To the right-side you will see recently opened Apps and, if configured in iPad settings, the App Library. Depending upon the size of your screen and installed version of iPadOS, there may be a maximum number of App icons that can be installed in the Dock.


Move apps and widgets on the iPad Home Screen - Apple Support



Unable to drag and drop files to iPad quick access bar

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