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On screen key board popping up

when I start using the external key board for my iPad, the on screen keyboard also comes up when I click on the cursor. This hides half the screen.

hiw do I remove the onscreen key board when I am using a external key board?

Posted on Jul 2, 2023 9:33 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2024 1:04 PM

ithe support link you have provided does not explain how to turn off onscreen keypad. this site and others continue to give inaccurate info


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Jul 3, 2023 3:42 AM in response to RamCB

When using an external keyboard, ideally you will also use a Bluetooth Mouse or Apple Trackpad. This will allow cursor positioning without interacting with the iPad screen, triggering the [unwanted] on-screen keyboard.


The iPad User Guide provides information about using your iPad with an external keyboard - and configuring appropriate settings:

Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPad - Apple Support

On screen key board popping up

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