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How to Move the Keyboard on iPad

Newer versions of iOS give you options

By Fionna Agomuoh Fionna Agomuoh Writer University at Buffalo Fionna Agomuoh is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, International Business Times, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs

What to Know

Open the keyboard in an app, long-press the Keyboard icon in the lower-right corner, choose Undock, and move the keyboard around.Undock becomes Dock after moving the keyboard. Select Dock to return the keyboard to its original position.Press the Keyboard icon, and choose Split to split the keyboard in two. Split becomes Merge when the keyboard is split. iPad users can move their keyboard from its static position at the bottom of the tablet screen, and split it in half to make typing easier. iPad owners can also set the keys in locations on the screen to make the keys easier to access. Read on to learn how to change your keyboard on an iPad with iOS 13 or later for your specific needs.

How to Place iPad Keyboard in the Middle of the Screen

Here's how to undock the keyboard and move it to a different location on the screen: Open an iOS app like Notes or Messages that uses the keyboard as its main function. Tap a text field to bring up the keyboard. On the keyboard, long-press the Keyboard icon in the lower-right corner of the screen. Choose Undock. Press down anywhere on the keyboard and drag it up or down to the position of your preference. Moving the keyboard up too high could obstruct the text space in an app when you type. Once you release the keyboard, it stays in the location you set. To adjust the keyboard further, redo the previous steps.

How to Split Your iPad Keyboard in Two

Splitting your iPad keyboard in two is another way to adjust the keyboard to fit your preference. In addition to splitting in two, you can move each keyboard section to the exact location you desire on your iPad screen. The split keyboard option is not available on the 11-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Open the keyboard in a text supported iOS app. Long-press the Keyboard icon in the lower-right corner of the screen Choose Split. Lightly press Keyboard and drag to your desired position. To return the keyboard to a single keyboard, long-press Keyboard, then select Merge. Or, if you want to dock the keyboard as well, select Dock and Merge.

How to Return Your iPad Keyboard to Its Original Position

When you finish using your iPad keyboard in an alternative set up, you can easily return it to its original placement on the screen. You can also use this method if you have any issues with the altered keyboard to reset and try again. Open the keyboard in a text supported iOS app. Long-press the Keyboard icon in the lower-right corner of the screen. From the pop-up menu, select Dock. How to Fix a Floating Keyboard on an iPad Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix a Floating Keyboard on an iPad Should You Buy an iPad Keyboard? 3 Reasons Why You Might Want To How to Open the Emoji Keyboard on a Mac How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Steam Deck How to Move a Window That Is Off-Screen How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android How to Create the iPad Split Keyboard How to Use Apple Stage Manager How to Create Exploding Pie Charts in Excel Splitting the Screen in Excel How to Change the Keyboard on a Fire Tablet How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome How to Split Your Screen in Windows How to Change an iPad's Sidecar Position How to Open the iPad's Settings How to Use Split Screen on iPad Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies