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How do I switch screen keyboard to accessory keyboard

How to switch screen keyboard to Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 2:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2022 3:19 PM

Hi estelle156, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


In addition to the above link you may also find the following link useful as whilst it does explain how to connect the Keyboard it also explains how to show and hide the iPad software keyboard which you may find resolves your issue:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT205237

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Jan 12, 2022 3:19 PM in response to estelle156

Hi estelle156, thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


In addition to the above link you may also find the following link useful as whilst it does explain how to connect the Keyboard it also explains how to show and hide the iPad software keyboard which you may find resolves your issue:

https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT205237

How do I switch screen keyboard to accessory keyboard

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