iPad keys are missing tab, cap, shift words have been replaced with arrows, help

My iPad key suddenly has arrows in the keys where shift, cap lock, tab, delete, search, shift words were. How do I change back, hate they arrows.

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Jan 23, 2026 8:39 PM

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Jan 24, 2026 9:59 AM in response to Tv7080

Please post a screenshot of precisely what you see (redacted, using markup tools, to remove any personal or sensitive information). With a full understanding of the issue, contributors here may be better able to offer appropriate help or guidance.


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iPad keys are missing tab, cap, shift words have been replaced with arrows, help

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