You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPad. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPad, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate.
If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters.
Go to Settings
Rotate iPad to landscape orientation to use a larger keyboard for typing in many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts.
For information about other ways to adjust the onscreen keyboard, see Set typing options.
If you have difficulty using the touchscreen, you can control your iPad using shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard (sold separately).
Go to Settings
> Accessibility > Keyboards, tap Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.Control your iPad using keyboard shortcuts.
Action
Shortcut
Go to the next item
Tab
Go to the previous item
Shift-Tab
Activate the selected item
Space bar
Go to the Home Screen
Command-H
Open the App Switcher
Tab-A
Open Control Center
Tab-C
Open Notification Center
Tab-N
Show Help
Tab-H
To customize the keyboard shortcuts, tap Commands.
To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following:
Auto-Hide
Increase Size
High Contrast
Color
If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings.
Go to Settings
Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay.
Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.
Slow Keys: Use Slow Keys to adjust the time between when a key is pressed and when it’s activated.
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You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPad. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPad, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate.
If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters.
Go to Settings
Rotate iPad to landscape orientation to use a larger keyboard for typing in many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts.
For information about other ways to adjust the onscreen keyboard, see Set typing options.
If you have difficulty using the touchscreen, you can control your iPad using shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard (sold separately).
Go to Settings
> Accessibility > Keyboards, tap Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.Control your iPad using keyboard shortcuts.
Action
Shortcut
Go to the next item
Tab
Go to the previous item
Shift-Tab
Activate the selected item
Space bar
Go to the Home Screen
Command-H
Open the App Switcher
Tab-A
Open Control Center
Tab-C
Open Notification Center
Tab-N
Show Help
Tab-H
To customize the keyboard shortcuts, tap Commands.
To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following:
Auto-Hide
Increase Size
High Contrast
Color
If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings.
Go to Settings
Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay.
Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.
Slow Keys: Use Slow Keys to adjust the time between when a key is pressed and when it’s activated.
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You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPad. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPad, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate.
If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters.
Go to Settings
Rotate iPad to landscape orientation to use a larger keyboard for typing in many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts.
For information about other ways to adjust the onscreen keyboard, see Set typing options.
If you have difficulty using the touchscreen, you can control your iPad using shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard (sold separately).
Go to Settings
> Accessibility > Keyboards, tap Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.Control your iPad using keyboard shortcuts.
Action
Shortcut
Go to the next item
Tab
Go to the previous item
Shift-Tab
Activate the selected item
Space bar
Go to the Home Screen
Command-H
Open the App Switcher
Tab-A
Open Control Center
Tab-C
Open Notification Center
Tab-N
Show Help
Tab-H
To customize the keyboard shortcuts, tap Commands.
To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following:
Auto-Hide
Increase Size
High Contrast
Color
If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings.
Go to Settings
Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay.
Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.
Slow Keys: Use Slow Keys to adjust the time between when a key is pressed and when it’s activated.
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You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPad. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPad, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate.
If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters.
Go to Settings
Rotate iPad to landscape orientation to use a larger keyboard for typing in many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts.
For information about other ways to adjust the onscreen keyboard, see Set typing options.
If you have difficulty using the touchscreen, you can control your iPad using shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard (available separately).
Go to Settings
> Accessibility > Keyboards, tap Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.Control your iPad using keyboard shortcuts.
Action
Shortcut
Go to the next item
Tab
Go to the previous item
Shift-Tab
Activate the selected item
Space bar
Go to the Home screen
Command-H
Open the App Switcher
Tab-A
Open Control Center
Tab-C
Open Notification Center
Tab-N
Show Help
Tab-H
To customize the keyboard shortcuts, tap Commands.
To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following:
Auto-Hide
Increase Size
High Contrast
Color
If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings.
Go to Settings
Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay.
Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.
Slow Keys: Use Slow Keys to adjust the time between when a key is pressed and when it’s activated.
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- iPad User Guide
- What’s new in iPadOS
- Supported models
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- Get apps, games, and fonts
- Manage purchases, subscriptions, and settings
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- Get music, movies, and TV shows
- Manage purchases and settings
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- Measure
- View and save measurements
- Measure a person’s height
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- Play podcasts
- Manage your subscriptions and library
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- Organize reminders in lists
- Share reminders and collaborate
- Shortcuts
- Stocks
- Tips
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- Set up the Apple TV app
- Find shows, movies, and more
- Watch shows and movies
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- Set up Apple Pay
- Pay in apps or on the web
- Use Apple Cash
- Use Apple Card
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With real-time text (RTT) and Wi-Fi calling on your iPhone, you can also make and receive RTT calls in the FaceTime app
Important: RTT isn’t supported by all carriers or in all countries or regions. RTT functionality depends on your carrier and network environment. When making an emergency call in the U.S., iPhone sends special characters or tones to alert the operator. The operator’s ability to receive or respond to these tones can vary depending on your location. Apple doesn’t guarantee that the operator will be able to receive or respond to an RTT call.
Make sure you can make and receive Wi-Fi calls on iPad.
Go to Settings
> Accessibility > RTT.Turn on Software RTT, then do any of the following.
Tap Relay Number, then enter the phone number to use for relay calls using Software RTT/TTY.
Turn on Send Immediately to send each character as you type. Turn off to complete messages before sending.
When RTT is turned on,
appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.
In FaceTime, tap
at the top of the screen.Type the name or number you want to call in the entry field at the top, then tap Audio.
Tap Call, then tap RTT Call.
Enter your message in the text field.
If you turned on Send Immediately in Settings, your recipient sees each character as you type. Otherwise, tap
to send the message.To also transmit audio, tap
.
Note: Standard voice call rates apply for RTT calls.
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