How Can I Undock, Move And Split The Keyboard On An iPad?

It is possible to customize the keyboard on your iPad by altering where it is visible on screen, which can be done by long-pressing “Minimize Keyboard.”

You do not have to agree with the absolute power of the keyboard. Apple grants you total control over where and how the keyboard is visible on the iPad screen, therefore if you are not seizing the opportunity that comes with that, you are ignoring a vital way to make your iPad suit your personal taste.

One warning though, these tricks do not function on either the 11-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. If you own a different model, enjoy moving the keyboard around.

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How Can I Move The Keyboard On My iPad?

It is possible to undock the keyboard, which is mostly locked at the bottom of the display, and have it placed anywhere else, like the middle or at the top of the display.

1. Launch an application that utilizes the keyboard and make the keyboard appear. For instance, you can launch the Mail application and come up with an empty email. Click in the blank message to show the keyboard.
2. Click and hold “Minimize Keyboard,” which can be found on the right, way down on the keyboard.
3.  When the menu is visible, sliding your finger up will “Undock.” The keyboard will slide up into the middle of the display.
4. If you intend to move the keyboard to another spot, gently click “Minimize Keyboard” once more and then instantly drag the keyboard up or down to where you intend to put it.

How Can I Split The Keyboard On My iPad?

Some users do not know that it is possible to split the keyboard in 2. The keyboard will break in half and embrace either side of the display, making it simpler to do your typing with both hands as you hold the iPad like it was an oversized mobile device.

1. Access the keyboard by making use of an application that ensures the keyboard is visible in a blank field.
2. Click and hold “Minimize Keyboard,” seen in the the lower right corner of the keyboard.
3. When the menu is visible, ensure your finger is slided up to “Split.”
4. A keyboard can be split as well. Gently click “Minimize Keyboard” and instantly drag the keyboard up or down to where you intend to place it.

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How Can I Return The Keyboard To The Bottom Of The Screen?

Whatever is done to the keyboard can be undone.

1. With the keyboard on screen, click and hold “Minimize Keyboard” in the lower right corner of the keyboard.
2. If you no longer fancy the split keyboard, slide your finger up to “Merge.”
3.  If you wish to move the keyboard back to the bottom of the display, ensure you slide up to “Dock” or “Dock and Merge.”