This wikiHow teaches you how to split your iPad virtual keyboard to make it easier to type and take full advantage of your device's screen size.
Steps
Step 1. Launch the Settings app
It is characterized by a gray gear icon (⚙️) which is normally placed on the home of the device.
Step 2. Select the General item
It is located at the top of the "Settings" menu and has a gray gear icon (⚙️).
Step 3. Tap the Keyboard option
It is displayed in the middle of the "General" menu.
Step 4. Activate the Split Keyboard slider by moving it to the right
It will turn green. This will enable the use of the iPad split keyboard.
To disable this function, deactivate the cursor Split keyboard moving it to the left. It will turn white.
Step 5. Select a field or text box
Launch any application that you can use to enter text, such as Notes, Safari, or Messages, then tap a text field to activate the device's virtual keyboard.
The function Split keyboard it will not be activated if the iPad is currently connected to a physical keyboard.
Step 6. Swipe two fingers across the screen in opposite directions
Place two fingers in the center of the screen where the keyboard appears, then slide them in the opposite direction towards the outer sides of the device. When the function Split keyboard is active, by performing the indicated gesture the keyboard will be divided into two parts.
When the keyboard is split, the functionality Predictive suggestions is disabled, so you will no longer be prompted for words to use to complete the text as you type.
Step 7. Swipe your fingers from the sides of the screen towards the center
Reassemble the keyboard by placing a finger on each half and sliding them towards the center of the screen.
