Can't access App store on iPad 3 because certain letters on keypad don't react

Try a reset. Press and hold both the home and power buttons until the Apple logo appears. Release both buttons. Wait until your iPad starts on it's own.

If your still having problems try another keyboard. Go to settings> general> keyboard> keyboards> add new keyboard> English(Canada).

If it still doesn't work you can try a third party keyboard. My Favorite being Brightkey.

If all else fails you can fool your keyboard by entering P and 6 as keyboard shortcuts.

Brightkey Keyboard - Designer Themes + PANTONE by Brightkey Limited

https://appsto.re/us/zHfx2.i

I'm sorry I wasn't thinking you couldn't download Brightkey directly to you iPad because or your keyboard. If you downloaded it to your computer can you transfer the app to your iPad ?

Since the English Canada didn't work I have a work around that will.

Copy this P . Go to settings> generaL> keyboard> shortcuts> tap the + sign> paste the P in the top line, OO in the second line( see screenshot), tap save.

Now anytime you tao OO followed by a space you'll get a P.

Now do the same with this 6 .

You're welcome. Always glad to help. Just so there's no misunderstanding when you're making a shortcut you don't need to double letters. Anything you'll remember is OK. For instance you could spell six for 6.

A trip to the Apple Store might be helpful, hopefully they have a real fix that I'm overlooking instead of a workaround.

I'm glad to hear it worked for you. I think your iPad 3 has a few more years in it. What I'd do is check the Forum when new updates come out and see how well thy're working on the iPad 3. if too many people are having problems think about not updating.