Safari layout on iPad difficult to use after iOS 26 update

My iPad updated to IOS26 and I hate the layout in Safari. It is hard to read and hard to operate now. How can I change it back to normal usable layout

Posted on Jan 15, 2026 6:27 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2026 5:20 AM

Safari's "layout" in iPadOS 26.x hasn't significantly changed from iPadOS 18.

With what, specifically, are you having difficulty? If necessary, posting a screenshot may help illustrate any issues that you have.

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LotusPilot

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Jan 16, 2026 5:20 AM in response to Aq99

Safari's "layout" in iPadOS 26.x hasn't significantly changed from iPadOS 18.

With what, specifically, are you having difficulty? If necessary, posting a screenshot may help illustrate any issues that you have.

Jan 15, 2026 6:36 PM in response to Aq99

Well, currently that is impossible unless Apple fixes it. The OS 18 Softwares are unsigned now, and right now the new layout is the standard. Sorry for the issue with Safari. I hope Apple will fix this soon.

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Jan 16, 2026 5:07 AM in response to Apple_user1989

Thx weird. I found a few videos that show how to change it on iPhone but it doesn’t work on iPad.

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