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IPad double spacing in FaceBook posts

I had this problem once before and I don’t remember how it was corrected. I am thinking I caused it by hitting too many keys on the touch screen all at once. While in FaceBook, commenting on a post, as I type I get 2 spaces between words. This only happens in FaceBook, and only in posts. It is also limited to my IPads not my Android, and not on FaceBook mobile. It is not IOS specific or IPad specific. It does not matter which IPad I use, when signed in under my name it happens, under another name it does not happen. This leads me to believe it is a FaceBook/IPad setting issue. If I remember correctly I found a post that told me to press 2 keys and it fixed it. I don’t remember the keys or the post. Any helpful answers would be appreciated. Thanks.

iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 12.1, IPad Wi-Fi IOS 10.3

Posted on Nov 12, 2018 12:40 PM

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Gemmanye

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Posted on May 11, 2019 6:54 AM

I just bought a new Ipad(2018 version) and this has been happening since day 1. I just read a reply on here where someone said a Dutch keyboard was installed, he removed it and it fixed the issue. I didn’t have a Dutch keyboard installed, just QWERTY. There was an option for a Qwertz keyboard. I’d never heard of it but I switched to it and it fixed the FB problem! The only difference on the keyboard is the Y key is now where the Z Key was and Z is n the top row where Y was, hence the name QWERTZ. Might take me a bit to get used to my Y bent moved, but when I hit the z because I’m used to QWERTY keyboards, it autocorrects👌. I hope this helps someone because my FB posts looked awful.

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GE Raven

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Oct 12, 2019 1:15 PM in response to SPicard65

I’ve had this problem with the double-spacing in FB posts for last 2-3 months. Googled problem, found this forum, and saw in one of the answers that clearing cookies in Safari works. I searched for instructions on how to do it and found this, and it works :-)

To clear your cookies and keep your history, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data, then tap Remove All Website Data.

Oct 12, 2019 8:01 PM in response to SPicard65

The issue seems to be resolved with the new Facebook Beta version.

I’ve been having this issue for months using google chrome browser on ipad & had a notification from Facebook offering me to trial the new Beta version (which also features a dark mode) & the double spacing issues have stopped.

The Beta version is a lot like the mobile app thou as a still preferred the normal desktop version.

cp9102

Level 1

13 points

Oct 30, 2019 4:52 AM in response to Pedro123456

Turning off Key Repeat DOES NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM!!!! If it worked for you then great, but it's a glitch and the problem will come back. This has been suggested in the past i believe and it doesn't work. To verify, i just turned it off on my iPad and i'm still having the double space problem.

blvdre

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4 points

Dec 26, 2018 8:09 AM in response to finstp

Interesting. I’m having the issue in Safari, but it’s the only browser installed on our iPad.

jayjayef

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9 points

Jan 3, 2019 5:27 AM in response to SPicard65

This problem has now cleared on my iPad. Hope it doesn't re-appear.

Jan 25, 2019 6:05 PM in response to Jules555

Just fixed this on my iPad. Go under settings and under Safari and clear your cookies

rolo999

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4 points

Jan 28, 2019 2:38 PM in response to PixelPshr

ipad settings > general > keyboard/s

Feb 1, 2019 8:24 AM in response to Stinkles

I’m glad I’m not the only one experiencing this glitch! I haven’t read through all 8 pages of comments, but has anyone submitted a bug report to Facebook?

Mar 15, 2019 11:55 AM in response to Portraitstudio

Definitely not my keyboard. Just lifted up the space bar and looks as good as new. So something is wrong with the bluetooth keyboards.

Mar 15, 2019 12:21 PM in response to Stinkles

Oh well, it might be solved, my issue, or Apple does not want to bother with the problem.

Tantrump

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4 points

Apr 19, 2019 5:19 PM in response to Planet1960

Where is shift on an iPad?

marc_l

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18 points

Apr 22, 2019 8:48 AM in response to finstp

Since I don’t have any Android devices, I wasn’t aware of that.

Apr 27, 2019 6:43 AM in response to SPicard65

I also have the issue. I don’t use the FB app; I use safari browser to access Facebook. iOS 12.2 on 10.5 inch iPad Pro

PiqueKid

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8 points

Jul 17, 2019 9:15 PM in response to SPicard65

It’s the same For me. Just started tonight. Many months later after you.... rebooted twice. Fingers crossed.

Sep 30, 2019 1:29 AM in response to Stinkles

I am not going to use the app either .....I run a couple of groups and it is soo much easier using safari ...double spacing etc is annoying, but will put up with it for now ....

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