Hide keyboard inside an app

I'm not sure if this has been discussed here before but i need some help.

When i am in an app, and in an edit field,if i change my mind and do not want to type anymore, i can't seem to make the onscreen keyboard go away.

I can make the onscreen keyboard go away with a bluetooth keyboard butdoes anyone know what is the fingure gesture to make the on screen keyboard go away?

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 5:04 AM

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turingtest2

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Jun 27, 2018 7:21 AM in response to tandeka

It may depend on context and/or the app in question. Tapping outside the edit field might be enough, sometimes the keyboard will go if you scroll the screen up or down, there might be an associated cancel button, etc.

tt2

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