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How do I get rid of the grey multitasking arrow that has appeared on the left side of my iPad?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 27, 2022 1:25 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2022 3:08 AM

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


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Mar 6, 2022 3:08 AM in response to Rhondthayer1

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Mar 6, 2022 3:07 AM in response to cmxcat

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Jan 27, 2022 3:55 PM in response to Rhondthayer1

If you have an upward-pointing hollow arrow on a dark background at top right of your screen, you may have Sticky Keys enabled - this setting not being related to iPadOS multitasking.


Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Sticky Keys - switch to OFF


If your issue is something else, a screenshot posted here will help contributors here to better understand your issue.


Multitasking arrow

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