ipad pro split keyboard?

I too agree that the iPad Pro should have the option of split keyboard, it would work well with my size fingers and losing it when it seems the capability already exists seems like a step backwards. Thanks

There is a new keyboard app you can get that acts as a pretty decent split screen keyboard. Its called handy. Its a couple of dollars, but totally worth it. It is designed specifically for split keyboard use on the 12.9 inch iPad pro. I got it and I love it. Makes typing on the screen so much easier. Especially for typing in bed.

I've used it only briefly so far, but I like the fact that it has a height adjustment. I also found the "Tempest" split keyboard to crash a lot, in particular with a key stuck down. This one -- again, I've only used it just a little though -- so far does not have any such bug.

Too bad it doesn't have the "Quick type" (is that what it's called?) word-completion option of the usual keyboards. It appears to work "old style" where it has only one particular word completion/correction.

It's a little unfortunate that it, like Tempest, although the keyboard is split, it still occupies a bar completely across the screen. I'm guessing Apple's provisions for third-party keyboards doesn't include the possibility of keyboards occupying a region to the right and another to the left.

The simplest way is just to drag the two halves apart. Or hold down the "keyboard" key at the bottom right and select "Split" from the popup menu.

Reverse of either action puts the keyboard together again.

Have you checked: Settings - General - Keyboards - Split Keyboard = ???

Here's the skinny....
While the virtual keyboard has gained a great deal, it also loses one key feature: the split keyboard option.

With the iPad Air and iPad mini, users can take two thumbs and drag the keyboard apart to allow easier access for typing. That's not possible with the iPad Pro, presumably because Apple feels the device is too large to simultaneously hold and type on.

The onscreen virtual keyboard does automatically disappear once a user connects a hardware keyboard to the Smart Connector. It is replaced by a small menu bar at the bottom of the screen that includes QuickType suggestions, and shortcut buttons to font adjustments, where applicable.

ozlow wrote:

With the iPad Air and iPad mini, users can take two thumbs and drag the keyboard apart to allow easier access for typing. That's not possible with the iPad Pro, presumably because Apple feels the device is too large to simultaneously hold and type on.

Wow...if true, that's an instant strike against the Pro for me...that's how I hold all my iPads, with two hands, typing with my thumbs. 😐

It's true. It would be nice to have a split "smaller" keyboard. For me it's not a deal breaker. I'm sure that Apple will get it figured out.

You're going to have a hard time holding this thing sideways and typing with your thumbs. As indicated this not a feature of the keyboard on the Pro. And though I realize many people probably use that feature on the other iPads I haven't met many that even knew it was possible. And as big as this keyboard is I can't imagine using that way. But if it's a necessity for you then wait for a future version or an iPad Air 3.

I prefer Apple leaves the split keyboard option on the Pro, and let the user decide if it is too heavy to hold and thumb typing at the same time.

I Agree, Apple needs to include this feature as soon as possible!

I Would imagine it's up to the Apple engineers how much to shrink the split keyboard on the Pro and still reachable to all the keys with thumbs.

No split keyboard????!! That is ridiculous! iPad Pro is THE device need it most!! APPLE!!! FIX THAT NOW!!!