How to make keyboard font larger

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How to make keyboard font larger

Hi.

I'm short sigthed and wondering if there is a way to make the built in keyboard font size larger or more clearer. Just bold characters would do?

I am using the zoom function a lot but it is difficult to write emails and to use other programmes when I have to move the wiev around all the time.

I've resorted to use iphone apps instead because they are easyer to see. But they automattically update to ipad versions when they are availeble. Thus the problem occurs again.

Any helpfull hints or suggeistions are appriciated.

Thanks.

iPad 2, iOS 5.1

Posted on Apr 15, 2012 6:12 AM

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Answer 1

b j t

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Apr 15, 2012 6:18 AM in response to dannirune

iPad: Understanding the side switch

iPad: Using Bluetooth headsets and keyboards

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Answer 2

Apr 15, 2012 6:27 AM in response to dannirune

In order to prevent the apps updating automatically go to Settings, Store, Automatic Dowmloads and set Apps to Off.

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dannirune Author

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Apr 15, 2012 6:47 AM in response to dannirune

Thanks so far.

I would rather use the ipad apps. So i am really looking for a font size sollution.

I am from Denmark, so a few of the apps availeble does not help either.

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b j t

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Apr 15, 2012 7:04 AM in response to dannirune

If you have your iPad in Landscape mode, the on screen keyboard will be a bit larger.

If this doesn't suit you, you could purchase a Wireless keyboard.

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Answer 5

Apr 15, 2012 7:56 AM in response to dannirune

Unfortunately, this is the downside of having a table like an iPad. Though you can increase the keyboard real estate by switching to landscape mode it is still limited for those of us with bigger fingers or hands. I strongly recommend getting a wireless keyboard if you are in need of better tactile input method that the landscape mode cannot provide.

Also you could look into moving the keyboard actually even smaller by pressing the bottom right button and moving the keyboard halfway up the screen and using the keyboard with thumbs as you would on your iPhone. This would take the stress off of trying to type with four fingers.

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Answer 6

ddkilzer

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Apr 15, 2012 9:25 PM in response to dannirune

There are a number of accessibility features on iPad that may help you:

http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/vision.html

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