Ipad Pro Folio keyboard scratch the screen?

I have noticed hairline scratches on my month old 2018 pro some from where the keyboard keys meet the screen and from the new swipe up bar located at the bottom of the screen. The keyboard design will require you to be more aware of particles on it prior to closing as snapping the keyboard closed and while traveling with it closed will rub whatever is sitting on it into the screen and definitely cause scratching.

If you’re concerned about the keys of your folio keyboard marking or damaging your screen, you might consider using a screen-protector on the iPad.

This will provide you with a sacrificial layer over your [expensive to replace] screen - that will protect it from damage from any abrasive contamination, such as grit under your finger (or Apple Pencil should you use one), or from anything touching the screen (such as the smart/folio keyboard or other case).

Screen protectors are generally available in two types - laminated glass or adhesive film. At present, being so new to market, options for the new 2018 iPad Pro models are somewhat limited. The best advice, should you choose to use one, is to buy a reputable brand with a good waranty and/or returns policy; avoid unbranded or cheap versions from places such as ebay - your expensive iPad deserves better - and with good brands, your iPad is more likely to function as it should.

As an example, Zagg, a well regarded manufacturer, produce screen protectors with one of the best return/repacement programmes of any if the suppliers; it is warranted for life - if you ever damage it, Zagg will replace it.

Put a microfiber cloth between the screen and keyboard when the case is closed.

I’ve had the 2018 iPad Pro since it released and after using it for 2 months with the Apple keyboard case I have begun to notice several small scratches. The scratches are appearing along the side where the Apple Pencil is held. This also happens to be opposite the hinge side of the keyboard case. I believe that either small dust particles or possibly even the keys are scratching the screen when the keyboard case is closed. This would make sense because if you are carrying the ipad along the side where the keys are pressed against the screen then you are sliding the keys against the screen.

You can always put a microfiber cloth between the screen and keyboard when the case is closed.

In that case you should visit Store List - Apple Store - Apple and actually see the two together and have you questions answered.

See my above simple solution.