How do you make square brackets on ipad pro smart keyboard?

Hello again, Drea.

Thanks for the follow up and further clarification of your issue. You shouldn't have to select any additional keys to make the Smart Keyboard type the "[" and "]". The following Knowledge Base article offers some great information on the Keyboard:

Use your Smart Keyboard with iPad Pro

You need an iPad Pro (12.9-inch) or iPad Pro (9.7-inch) to use the Smart Keyboard.

Connect to your iPad Pro

Connect your Smart Keyboard to your iPad Pro with the Smart Connector, which has three small, magnetic contacts. The Smart Connector is on the top edge of your Smart Keyboard and on the side of your iPad Pro.

Unlike Bluetooth keyboards, you don't need to pair or turn on your Smart Keyboard. Just make sure the keyboard is connected and in the Type position to use it.

Stand your iPad Pro

There are two ways you can fold your Smart Keyboard as a stand for your iPad Pro:

Type

Fold the Smart Keyboard into a triangle with the keyboard in front of your iPad Pro.

Watch

Fold the Smart Keyboard into a triangle with the keyboard tucked behind your iPad Pro.

To use the keyboard, your iPad Pro needs to be in the groove above the number keys and folded in the Type position.

Use keyboard shortcuts

There are multiple keyboard shortcuts that you can use to perform commands.

Most keyboard shortcuts use the Command ⌘ key, like a Mac. If you're more familiar with a PC keyboard, the Command ⌘ key does the same thing as the Control key on a PC.

Keyboard shortcuts

To see a list of shortcuts you can use with an app, press and hold the Command ⌘ key when you're using the app or on the Home screen.

Here are some common keyboard shortcuts:

• Home button: Command-Shift-H
• Search: Command-Space
• Switch apps: Command-Tab
• Select All: Command-A
• Cut: Command-X
• Copy: Command-C
• Paste: Command-V
• Bold: Command-B
• Italics: Command-I

Switch from your Smart Keyboard to software keyboard

You might need to use your software keyboard instead of the Smart Keyboard to do things like type accented characters or use dictation. To show the software keyboard, you can fold the Smart Keyboard behind the display (Watch position) or slightly lift the iPad from the Smart Keyboard groove.

If you use emoji or international keyboards on your iPad, you can use them on your Smart Keyboard too. Just press the on the bottom, left side of your Smart Keyboard. Learn more about using iOS keyboards.

Get help

If your iPad Pro doesn't detect your Smart Keyboard or you see an "Accessory not supported" alert on your iPad Pro, make sure there's no debris or plastic covering on the Smart Connector pins on the keyboard or the Smart Connector on the iPad Pro. Also, try these steps:

1. Make sure that your iPad Pro and Smart Keyboard are in the Type position.
2. Remove the Smart Keyboard from your iPad Pro.
3. Restart your iPad Pro.
4. Reconnect the Smart Keyboard.

If you are still unable to get those keys to function properly, due to the nature of your issue, it may be best if we get you in contact with someone who can look into this further. You may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com

Cheers.

Hello there, Drea.

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

It seems you're trying to type square brackets on your iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard. The following marketing page displays the Smart Keyboard and shows the square brackets located to the right of the "P" on the keyboard:

Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro

Kind Regards.