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Keyboard change.

My iPad (Mini 5, using iPad IOS 16) changed from the normal default size keyboard to a much smaller size, which now resides on the lower left part of my screen. I did not request such a change, and wish to go back to the regular size.

iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 9:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 9:52 AM

To easily return the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support


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Dec 21, 2022 9:52 AM in response to lgost

To easily return the new Floating Keyboard to the normal on-screen keyboard presentation, use the two-finger “zoom” gesture (i.e., the reverse of the two-finger “pinch”).


If the Split Keyboard is restored instead of the full on-screen keyboard, you can either use two fingers (one on each of the two half-keyboards) and swipe the two halves together - or touch-and-hold the “keyboard” key, then slide your finger to the Merge & Dock option and release.


Use the floating keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support

Split and move the keyboard on your iPad – Apple Support


Keyboard change.

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