How to fix iPad keyboard floating in middle of screen

How to fix iPad keyboard floating in middle of screen

How to Fix iPad Keyboard Floating in Middle of Screen

If you are experiencing an issue with your iPad keyboard appearing small or split in half and floating in the middle of the screen, there are a few simple steps you can take to fix it.

Here are some solutions:
  1. Solution 1: Enlarge the Floating Keyboard
    2. If you have accidentally turned on the floating keyboard feature, you can easily enlarge it back to its full size by following these steps:
    • 1. Place two fingers on the floating keyboard.
    • 2. Spread your fingers apart to enlarge the keyboard back to its full size.
    • 3. Let go of the keyboard.
  2. Solution 2: Merge the Split Keyboard
    3. If you have accidentally turned on the split keyboard feature, you can easily merge it back to its normal state by following these steps:
    • 1. Tap a text field in an app to make the keyboard appear.
    • 2. Touch and hold the keyboard button in the bottom right-hand corner of the keyboard.
    • 3. Slide your finger up to either Merge or Dock and Merge, then let go.
    Note that the split keyboard is only available on iPad models that have a Home button.
  3. Solution 3: Turn off the Floating Keyboard
    4. If you prefer not to use the floating keyboard feature, you can turn it off by following these steps:
    • 1. Look for the bar at the bottom of the floating keyboard.
    • 2. Press and hold it.
      • 3. Drag it down to the bottom of the screen.
  4. Solution 4: Watch a Tutorial
    5. If you prefer a visual guide, you can watch a tutorial on YouTube that walks you through the steps to fix the floating keyboard issue on your iPad.
      Here are some recommended videos:
    • How To Turn ON or OFF Floating Keyboard on iPad Pro | Full Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnYTRp-sYNY)
    • How To FIX Floating/Split/Small Keyboard on iPad Pro [EASY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aQtqCewCt8)

    By following these simple steps, you can easily fix the issue of the iPad keyboard floating in the middle of the screen.

Citations:
[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207521
[2] https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207521
[3] https://www.imobie.com/support/fix-ipad-keyboard-in-middle-of-screen.htm
[4] https://appletoolbox.com/how-to-turn-off-the-ipados-floating-keyboard-on-your-ipad/
[5] https://youtube.com/watch?v=JnYTRp-sYNY
[6] https://youtube.com/watch?v=-aQtqCewCt8

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