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iPad typing by itself
I have an iPad that I've been using for 9 months or so already. And I was using it just today (reading an article from the Internet) it accidentally flops (forgive my English) over my chest but when I ...
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Why does iOS autocorrect some words but not others when using a bluetooth keyboard?
I know that official iOS support for bluetooth keyboards is minimal, and that AutoCorrect is theoretically unavailable. (According to Meg St. Claire via the Apple support forums, this is by design). ...
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iPad Mini always disconnects Bluetooth wireless keyboard
Following my this question I finally decided to get a wireless Bluetooth keyboard for my iPad Mini. I bought some cheap (around 40 USD) Chinese crap, but designed specifically for iPad Mini -- i.e. an ...
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Wired keyboard for iPad Mini
Is there any wired keyboard-case available for new iPad Mini (thefore using Lightning port)? Or keyboard-case with standard USB cable, that has been tested and proven to work with Lightning OTG ...
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Using the apple wireless keyboard with an iPad with PC/Mac-like keyboard commands
I have jailbroken iPad2 (iOS5.1.1) and an apple wireless bluetooth keyboard that I use for typing on the iPad. Although the keyboard is a joy to use, I can't use it for much else other than typing ...
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Intermec CK3 scanner (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR) with iPad?
I have an Intermec CK3a1 handheld scanner with Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR capabilities.
I also have access to iPad 3rd and 4th generation devices.
I would like to use the Intermec scanner's bluetooth ...
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Fullforce on iPad 4 uses iPhone keyboard instead of iPad keyboard
I've just install the tweak "FullForce" from the Cydia store on my iPad 4th generation to make Google Maps app full screen capable, but the app uses the iPhone keyboard instead of the iPad keyboard.
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How can I switch applications on iPhone or iPad by keyboard like “Windows key + tab” on Windows?
I like typing by keyboard while using iPhone and iPad. But when I switch applications(e.g. between Safari and memo application), I have to the push home putton on the devices'. It is very frustrating. ...
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Which USB keyboards will work with an iPad 3?
It is possible to connect a USB keyboard to an iPad (3rd generation) using the camera connection kit.
However, my Apple keyboard does not work so which ones do?
Yes I know I could buy a wireless ...
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Logitech keyboard case and iOS 6
I have this keyboard case for my 'new iPad' (which I had originally bought for an iPad 2): http://www.zagg.com/accessories/logitech-ipad-2-keyboard-case
(In fact, this was me: Will the Logitech ...
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What is the name of this button?
I've been calling it the "keyboard dismissal button," but I'd like to know if it has an actual name.
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Remap caps lock key on iPad keyboard
I have a Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for my 3rd gen iPad, which is a Bluetooth keyboard. Is there any way to remap the caps lock key so it acts as the control key instead?
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How do I type the Escape key on an iPad keyboard?
I just got a Zagg keyboard and it is great for typing long sections of text on the iPad. But a big drawback is that it does not have an Escape ⎋ key. All the top row keys are mapped to iPad-specific ...
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What does the “Flick only” setting of iPad's Japanese keyboard do?
I've been using the Japanese keyboard layout for a while, but only recently I have noticed there are two options for the software keyboard layout, namely "Kana" and "Flick only". Can anybody tell me ...
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Is there a remote desktop app for iPad that works well with a bluetooth keyboard?
I am a programmer and I like my new iPad because its screen is fantastic.
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Adonit Writer Plus for the new iPad in the mail.
Here's what I want to know: ...
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How to type fraction symbols on iPad?
Many character sets provide single special characters for fractions like 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, etc. Can these be typed on an iPad?
I have found GlyphBoard that lets you paste them in but it dates back to ...
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Is there a remote desktop or vnc app for the IPad that properly handles Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts?
I've tried 4 or 5 remote desktop apps, the most notable being Jump Desktop and Splashtop Streamer. Most of these remote desktop apps have some sort of on-screen keyboard for typing with the IPad, ...
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Do the current Apple USB Keyboards support charging the iPad?
As the new owner of an iPad, it was disappointing, but not surprising, to see a "not charging" in the upper right hand corner of my iPad when I connected it via USB to my Apple Keyboard from 2007. ...
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Scroll to Top on Keyboard popup [closed]
This question is about Apple iPad and iOS. I have designed a game in Game Maker whose dimension is 764px x 367px. The app has a text field at the bottom that when clicked, the iPad keyboard comes up ...
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Floating virtual keyboard iOS
This happens every now and then. Just this time rebooting my iPad doesn't solve it.
Any idea what caused this? Unfortunately I'm on the go and this makes safari practically unusable.
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Do keyboard docks specified for the iPad2 work with the iPad?
I was looking on the Apple store for a keyboard for my iPad (specifically this product) and it doesn't say if it is compatible only with the iPad2 or if it also works with the original iPad.
Would it ...
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Switch Between Apps With Alt-Tab / Command-Tab on iPad using Bluetooth Keyboard
I have an iPad 2 (with iOS 5) and an Apple bluetooth keyboard. I could be much more productive if I could do Alt-Tab (I think this is Command-Tab) app switching using my keyboard. Is there any way to ...
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How can I quickly type special characters on an iPhone/iPad using a bluetooth keyboard?
I have an iPhone with a Bluetooth Logitech keyboard that also works with iPads. The solution works great for me in meetings etc. because it is a lightweight solution. The problem I face (and I am ...
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How can I use my Apple bluetooth keyboard for keyboard navigation on my iPad?
I'm using an Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iPad. Even in Safari, arrow keys, Cmd-arrow for forward and back, Cmd-D for bookmark, etc do not work. The only useful keyboard navigation is Return, Tab ...
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Is there a key to trigger the home button on an external iPad keyboard?
Is there a keyboard shortcut to trigger pressing the home button on an iPad when using it with an apple (bluetooth) keyboard?
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Can you pair Mac AND iPad with same Apple Wireless Keyboard?
Can you pair both a Mac and an iPad 2 with the same Apple wireless keyboard, but not at the same time? Or do you have to un-pair one, and then pair it with the other?
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Why won't iPad 2 keyboard type in Mail.app?
I have a Verizon 64GB iPad 2, jailbroken via JailbreakMe 3.0. I tried to type an email today, and the characters will not show up. The keyboard is recognizing button presses, but the characters are ...
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Wireless keyboard on iPad2
I finally got my wireless keyboard for my iPad and I'm quite disappointed. Beside the media controls the whole stuff from the dock-keyboard doesn't work on the wireless one. What's even worse is that ...
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How to use control key with remote access app using an iPad and bluetooth keyboard?
I use Apple Bluetooth keyboard with iPad. It works well, but the control key doesn't work with remote access program such as iSSH, Remoter VNC, LogMeIn and Remoter VNC. In order to use control key ...
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Re-enabling virtual iPad keyboard with paired Bluetooth keyboard
I have an Apple bluetooth keyboard (A1255) paired to my iPad. Pressing the keyboard's eject button lets me hide or display the virtual keyboard. It makes sense to hide it with the external keyboard ...
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Can you add an accented characters to the querty keyboard on the iPad?
I'm looking to add another layer to the querty keyboard on the iPad so I can get accented characters. Can I do that?
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How to access special keys using a ZAGGmate keyboard with iSSH on the iPad?
I just purchased a ZAGGmate case with Bluetooth keyboard. I immediately logged into a Linux machine via iSSH and opened up vim. I can type just fine on this little keyboard, but I am having ...
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How can a keyboard be shared with an iPad?
What are the ways for both an iMac and an iPad to share the same physical keyboard?
If it's possible to share a regular Apple bluetooth keyboard between both devices without jailbreaking the iPad, I ...
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Disable special function keys on Apple Wireless Keyboard when connected to iPad
I'm currently using an Apple Wireless Keyboard connected via Bluetooth to my iPad. However, I have the habit of accidentally placing the keyboard in my backpack, where the function keys get ...
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Is there a way to reach the multitasking bar on the iPad via a keystroke on the keyboard dock?
When the iPad is plugged into the keyboard dock, you can reach the home screen by pressing the "square" button in the upper left corner of the dock's keyboard. Is there a keyboard analogue to the ...
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Is there a hard keyboard case for the iPad keyboard?
Is there a hard case for the Apple wireless keyboard for the iPad?
The case is to make the keyboard safe to transport, like in a backpack or something.
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Dvorak on iOS 4.x? [duplicate]
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Dvorak on iPad?
I want to use the Dvorak layout on my iPhone's keyboard. I've seen that there is an iKeyEx app in Cydia which offers this, but only for iOS 3.x, not iOS ...
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How can I insert symbols on iPad or iPhone?
How can I insert symbols like copyright or degree symbols?
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iPad virtual keyboard text entry: Can I disable the automatic upper-casing that takes place after I end a sentence?
When using the iPad to type a note, for instance, every time I type a period, the iPad assumes I want to start the next word with a capital letter. It also assumes I want to start typing with a ...
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iPad virtual keyboard text entry: Way to type multiple capital letters without having to press SHIFT before each letter?
Let's say I'm typing a word in ALL-CAPS on the iPad. Currently, the only way I know of how to do this is to press SHIFT before each of the letters.
Is there an alternative, like a sticky shift or ...
