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How to disable on-screen keyboard when using Smart Keyboard with iPad?

My on-screen keyboard pops up in every app when using the Smart Keyboard, seems to me it should be disabled if you’re using a Smart Keyboard (made by Apple at that) - any suggestions?

iPad Air, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 20, 2019 6:02 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2019 6:17 PM

Hello,


With the on-screen keyboard full sized tap the keyboard down button on the lower right corner of the on-screen keyboard.

3 replies

Nov 26, 2019 4:53 AM in response to Community User

Figured it out - when using a mouse with iPad in Accessibility - Touch - Assistive Touch - under Pointer Devices you have to switch off ‘Show Onscreen Keyboard’. Voila!

How to disable on-screen keyboard when using Smart Keyboard with iPad?

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