Q: How can I open my iPad's spotlight keyboard while using Voiceover?
How can I open spotlight on my Retnina iPad with gestures. Swiping only seems to work with Voiceover turned off. IOS8
iMac (27-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)
Posted on Sep 22, 2014 5:49 PM
Community Specialists
Hello there, panoramaBobl.
The following link to the online iPad User Guide for iOS 8 explains how to use the Spotlight Search on your iOS device:
iPad User Guide - Spotlight Search
http://help.apple.com/ipad/8/#/iPad8c86df4c
Spotlight Search
Spotlight Search not only searches your iPad, but also shows suggestions from the App Store and the Internet. You may see suggestions for movie showtimes, nearby locations, and more.
- Search iPad. Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Results occur as you type; to hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen, tap Search. Tap an item in the list to open it.
You can use Spotlight Search to find and open apps too.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
Posted on Sep 24, 2014 2:17 PM
