Magic Keyboard prevents Emoji keyboard access on iPad Pro

I have the Apple Magic Keyboard for my iPad Pro Gen 10. I have four keyboards listed under General > Keyboards which are English, English/Spanish, Emoji and GIPHY. However, when I try to switch between them using the Globe key or Ctrl/Space, the only ones that appear are English and English/Spanish. I can’t use Emojis with the Magic Keyboard. I have to disconnect the iPad from it, which then allows me to use the Globe icon to change them (and all four are available.)


Is this a known issue with the Magic Keyboard?

iPad Pro (M4, 2024)

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 3:35 PM

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Nov 26, 2025 5:38 AM in response to Tom Gewecke

Thanks Tom! However, when you remove the Magic Keyboard and press the globe key, emoji is listed along with the other keyboards, Spanish, French, and English in my case. I don’t understand why it wouldn’t work the same with the keyboard attached. Yes, I too can go into settings and choose “Only Emojis” but it should work the same with or without the keyboard, one would image. Thanks again!!

Magic Keyboard prevents Emoji keyboard access on iPad Pro

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