How to Restore Your iPad Keyboard to Full Size

Have you noticed that your iPad keyboard has shrunk or changed size? Don't worry, this is a common issue that can be easily resolved. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to restore your iPad keyboard to its normal size:

Steps to Restore Your iPad Keyboard

If your iPad keyboard has shrunk or changed size, you can restore it to its normal size by following these detailed steps:

1. Restart the iPad

Sometimes a simple restart can resolve keyboard issues. Press and hold the power button until you see the power slider, then slide it to power off and turn it back on. This is often the first step to resolve many software-related issues.

2. Check Keyboard Settings

Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Ensure that Enable Keyboards is set to your desired keyboard layout, such as English US.

3. Reset the Keyboard Dictionary

If resetting keyboard settings doesn't help, try resetting the keyboard dictionary:

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. This will reset any custom words you’ve added.

4. Dock and Undock the Keyboard

If your keyboard is split or floating, you can dock it back to its normal position:

If your keyboard is floating, grab it by the bottom edge and drag it down to dock it at the bottom of the screen.

5. Adjust Zoom Settings

Check if the keyboard appears zoomed in. If so, disable Zoom:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom and turn it off.

6. Update iOS

Ensure your iPad is running the latest version of iOS:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for updates.

Additional Solutions

If none of these steps work, consider resetting all settings:

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will not delete your data but will reset system settings to default.

Common Issues and Their Solutions

Understanding why your iPad keyboard might be shrunk or changed size can help you in troubleshooting more effectively. Here are some common issues and their solutions:

Floating Keyboard

Floating keyboard is a smaller single keyboard that can move anywhere on the screen. To make it full size:

Place two fingers on the floating keyboard. Spread your fingers apart to enlarge the keyboard back to full size then let go.

Split Keyboard

For split keyboards, you can merge them back to a single keyboard:

Open a text field in an app to make the keyboard appear. Touch and hold the keyboard button in the lower-right corner of the keyboard. Slide your finger up to either Merge or Dock and Merge then let go.

The split keyboard is available only on iPad models that have a Home button.

Further Reading

For more information about typing with the onscreen keyboard on iPad, including how to use the floating and split keyboard, visit Apple's official support page.

Title: How to Restore Your iPad Keyboard to Full Size

Keywords: iPad keyboard size, iPad keyboard resizing, iPad keyboard full size

Published Date: February 10, 2021