Apple MF010LL/A, MH332LL/A, MH2W2LL/A, MH2V2LL/A manual Dictate, Search apps, Spotlight Search

Dictate

If you like, you can dictate instead of typing. Make sure Enable Dictation is turned on (in Settings > General > Keyboard) and iPad is connected to the Internet.

Note: Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary. Cellular data charges may apply. See Cellular settings on page 164.

Dictate text. Tap on the iPad keyboard, then speak. When you finish, tap Done.

Tap to begin dictation.

Add text. Tap again and continue dictating. To insert text, tap to place the insertion point first. You can also replace selected text by dictating.

Add punctuation or format text. Say the punctuation or format. For example, “Dear Mary comma the check is in the mail exclamation mark” becomes “Dear Mary, the check is in the mail!” Punctuation and formatting commands include:

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quote … end quote new paragraph new line

cap—to capitalize the next word

caps on … caps off—to capitalize the first character of each word

all caps—to make the next word all uppercase

all caps on … all caps off—to make the enclosed words all uppercase no caps on … no caps off—to make the enclosed words all lowercase no space on … no space off—to run a series of words together

smiley—to insert :-)

frowny—to insert :-( winky—to insert ;-)

Search

Search apps

Many apps include a search field where you can type to find something within the app. For example, in the Maps app, you can search for a specific location.

Spotlight Search

Spotlight Search not only searches your iPad, but also shows suggestions from the App Store and the Internet. You may see suggestions for movie showtimes, nearby locations, and more.

Search iPad. Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Results occur as you type; to hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen, tap Search. Tap an item in the list to open it.

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