Back arrow missing in Notes app on 11-inch iPad Pro M5

Recently, I upgraded my third-generation iPad Pro to the 11-inch iPad Pro M5 approximately two weeks ago. However, I have noticed that the back arrow is missing in the Notes application. I am currently running iOS 26.2. Has anyone else has experienced a similar issue. Notably, I do not encounter any issues with the Notes application on my iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is also running iOS 26.2.


Posted on Jan 14, 2026 2:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2026 2:54 AM

Presumably you refer to this "back arrow" seen within the iPhone Notes App:




This button is used to return from the currently open Note to the Notes listing. This button is not seen within the iPad Notes App - as, with its much larger screen, the back-button is unnecessary.


For iPad, the Notes list is simply accessed at the left of the Notes window. The Notes list is exposed or hidden by tapping the "twin arrows" button at top left of the Notes window.



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Jan 14, 2026 2:54 AM in response to parminder60

Presumably you refer to this "back arrow" seen within the iPhone Notes App:




This button is used to return from the currently open Note to the Notes listing. This button is not seen within the iPad Notes App - as, with its much larger screen, the back-button is unnecessary.


For iPad, the Notes list is simply accessed at the left of the Notes window. The Notes list is exposed or hidden by tapping the "twin arrows" button at top left of the Notes window.



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