Select text. Tap the insertion point to display the selection options. Or
Grab points
You can cut, copy, or paste over selected text. With some apps, you can also get bold, italic, or underlined text (tap B/I/U); get the definition of a word; or have iPad suggest an alternative. You may need to tap to see all the options.
Undo the last edit. Shake iPad, then tap Undo.
Justify text. Select the text, then tap the left or right arrow (not always available).
Save keystrokes
A shortcut lets you enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for
Create a shortcut. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Add New Shortcut.
Have a word or phrase you use and don’t want it corrected? Create a shortcut, but leave the Shortcut field blank.
Use iCloud to keep your personal dictionary up to date on your other devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Documents & Data.
Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard
You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) to enter text on your iPad. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must first pair it with iPad.
Pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPad. Turn on the keyboard, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth, then tap the keyboard when it appears in the Devices list.
Once it’s paired, the keyboard reconnects to iPad whenever it’s in
Save your batteries. Turn off Bluetooth and the wireless keyboard when not in use. You can turn off Bluetooth in Control Center. To turn off the keyboard, hold down the On/off switch until the green light goes off.
Unpair a wireless keyboard. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the keyboard name, then tap “Forget this Device.”
See Bluetooth devices on page 32.
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