Apple MC989LL/A International Keyboards, Adding Keyboards, Switching Keyboards, Add a keyboard

International Keyboards

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International keyboards allow you to enter text in many different languages, including Asian languages and languages written from right to left.

Adding Keyboards

To enter text in different languages on iPad, you use different keyboards. By default, only the keyboard for the language you’ve set is available. To make keyboards for other languages available, use Keyboard settings.

Add a keyboard:

1In Settings, choose General > Keyboard > International Keyboards.

The number before the arrow indicates the number of keyboards currently enabled.

2Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list.

Repeat to add more keyboards. Some languages have multiple keyboards available. For a list of keyboards supported by iPad, go to www.apple.com/ipad/specs.

Edit your keyboard list: Choose General > Keyboard > International Keyboards, then tap Edit and do one of the following:

ÂÂ To delete a keyboard, tap , then tap Delete.

ÂÂ To reorder the list, drag next to a keyboard to a new place in the list.

Switching Keyboards

To enter text in a different language, switch keyboards.

Switch keyboards when you’re typing: Tap . When you tap the symbol, the name of the newly activated keyboard appears briefly.

You can also touch and hold to display a list of available keyboards. To choose a keyboard from the list, slide your finger to the name of the keyboard, then release.

Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols not visible on the keyboard.

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