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Way to completely disable multitasking in iOS 16 on my iPad

Why am I no longer able to completely turn off multitasking. I absolutely desires the floating screen because everything is too small for me to be able to read anything. As the owner of my device I should be allowed to disable any features that do not suit my needs or wants.

iPad Air, iOS 10

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 6:25 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2022 11:11 AM

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking is now integral to iPadOS and has received significant overhaul in iPadOS15/16 - both simplifying its use and introducing new features and controls.


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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Nov 28, 2022 11:11 AM in response to patti298

Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking is now integral to iPadOS and has received significant overhaul in iPadOS15/16 - both simplifying its use and introducing new features and controls.


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


Way to completely disable multitasking in iOS 16 on my iPad

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