iPad Keyboard Shortcuts

iPad User?

Are you an iPad user and want to use it as a laptop? Do you have an external keyboard connected to your iPad? Are you looking for shortcut keys to speed up your work? Just relax; we will present you with shortcut keys.

What Are Keyboard Shortcuts?

iPad Keyboard Shortcuts is a combo of keys that quickly act. These shortcuts are only for external keyboards, not for the on-screen keyboard.

Shortcuts & Apps?

There are different shortcuts for different apps. So the easy way to find shortcuts is to press the command button and you will be presented with a list of shortcuts. You can tap the desired shortcut key for execution.

Universal Shortcuts

To find universal shortcuts there will be an icon of the globe on your keyboard that may present multi-languages. But for iPods, it represents multi-shortcut keys.

Pressing this globe key will let you see all universal shortcuts divided into four categories: Multitasking, System, Split View, and Slide Over. You can choose any shortcut key to execute.

Customisation

If your keyboard does not have a globe key, assign a key in the settings to place a globe key. Make sure your iPad and keyboard are connected with each other, abide by these steps:

Pressing this globe key will let you see all universal shortcuts divided into four categories: Multitasking, System, Split View, and Slide Over. You can choose any shortcut key to execute.

• Open Settings
• Press General
• Select Keyboard.
• Select Hardware Keyboard
• Press Modifier Key & Select Globe Key
• Press Globe

Common Shortcut Keys

These are some common shortcut keys that you can use:

• Command-H: Move to the home screen from any window
• Command-Space: Instantly approach the search field
• Command-Tabs: Switching between open tabs
• Command-Shift-3: It is used to take a screenshot
• Command-Shift-4: Two functions combine. Taking screenshots and editing
• Globe + C: Control centre will open
• Globe +N: Notification centre will open
• Globe + S: Siri Activation
• Globe + Q: Quick Note Opening
• Globe + A: Dock will show

Customising For Any Key

Here is a precise guide to customising any key on your keyboard:

• Open Settings
• Select Accessibility
• Select Keyboard
• After Selecting Full Keyboard Access, Turn It On Now
• Thumb Down The Command Button
• Tap A Combination Of Custom Keys For Your Desired Character
• Press Done

Smooth & Fast

The crux is that you can use an iPad as a laptop. You can make your working process smooth and fast with various shortcut keys. You can view all shortcuts for any app by pressing the command button. After pressing the globe key, you will be able to see all the universal shortcuts. In case, there is a shortcut key for your desired character, you can customise this.

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