4 Ways to Fix iPad Keyboard Not Showing Up
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Basic Fixes:
Fix 1: Remove Any External Keyboard
If you enable Bluetooth on your iPad, it may connect to a previously connected external keyboard. If so, the on-screen keyboard may not show up on your iPad. In this case, you can remove any such keyboards from the Bluetooth menu and try using the iPad keyboard again. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp and go toBluetooth. Tap theinfo menubeside the relevant keyboard.
Step 2:Here, tap onForget This Deviceto remove this device from your iPad.
Fix 2: Manually Select the On-Screen Keyboard
If you’reusing a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPadand want to use the on-screen keyboard instead, you must manually switch to the on-screen keyboard. This should make the keyboard appear on your iPad’s screen. Follow the below steps to do it.
Step 1:In the relevant application, tap thekeyboard iconat the bottom.
Step 2:Tap onShow Keyboardto make the on-screen keyboard appear on your iPad.
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Fix 3: Disable Third-Party Keyboards
iPadOS supports Gboard, SwiftKey, and other third-party keyboard apps from the App Store. Using one of such apps may create issues with the stock keyboard. When this happens, disable or remove third-party keyboard apps from your iPad. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onGeneral> selectKeyboard.
Step 2:Tap onKeyboardsand swipe left on thekeyboardyou want to remove. Tap onDelete.
Note: Repeat these steps to delete any other keyboard app from your iPad.
Fix 4: Reset the Keyboard Dictionary
Your iPad keyboard remembers your frequently used words and phrases. Sometimes, a large or corrupt keyboard dictionary leads to issues like the keyboard not showing up. iPadOS lets you reset keyboard settings, which is a handy trick to fix keyboard problems on your iPad. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:Open theSettingsapp > tap onGeneral>Transfer or Reset iPad.
Step 2:Tap onReset. From the options, tap onReset Keyboard Dictionary. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the reset process.
Alternative: Use a Macbook Keyboard for iPad
As a part of the Universal Control add-on, you can use your MacBook’s keyboard with your iPad. To do this, use the same Apple account on both devices, enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and tweak relevant options. Once done, follow the steps below to use your MacBook’s keyboard with your iPad.
Step 1:Click on theControl Center iconat the top-right corner to expand the Display menu.
Step 2:From the options, select youriPad.
This should let you control your iPad with your MacBook. Use this method if you still face issues using your iPad’s keyboard or prefer the bigger keyboard layout.
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Last updated on 20 May, 2024
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