Font Arts app preventing iPad keyboard use

I need to get rid of the 3 rd part app Font Arts off my iPad. I discontinued the app months ago and it finally expired Aug 15, 2026. I can not use my built in Apple keyboard in chat room. It says to unlock my keyboard go to setting and type in unlock all FONT ARTS FONTS. I do not want Font Arts period! How do in get rid if this app forever?

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Aug 16, 2026 1:38 PM

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Aug 16, 2026 2:06 PM in response to PixieJan

To get rid of Font Arts forever and restore your built-in Apple keyboard, you need to completely delete the app and remove its keyboard configuration from your system settings. Even if a subscription expires, third-party extensions remain installed on iPadOS until manually deleted. 

Follow these steps to permanently wipe it from your iPad:

1. Delete the Font Arts App

  1. Go to your iPad Home Screen or swipe all the way to the right to open your App Library.
  2. Locate the Font Arts app icon.
  3. Touch and hold the icon until a menu pops up.
  4. Tap Delete App (red text), then confirm by tapping Delete again


Font Arts app preventing iPad keyboard use

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