Top 5 Fixes for iPad Keyboard in Middle of Screen
In general, the keyboard of your iPad appears at the bottom of your screen. However, sometimes users may encounter the keyboard showing up in the middle of the screen. Although this issue does not affect the normal use of iPad keyboard, some users can't get used to it and regard it as an annoyance. Are you struggling with the same problem? If you set the iPad keyboard in middle of screen accidentally, don't worry. In this post, we will show you several effective ways to fix it.
Part 1: Why Does iPad Keyboard Appear in Middle of Screen?
Before fixing the iPad keyboard appearing in the middle of screen, it's important to understand why this issue happens. In most cases, the keyboard shows up in the middle of the screen when your iPad is set to the split, floating, or undocked keyboard mode.
Apple provides two main keyboard positions on iPad: docked and undocked. In docked mode, the keyboard stays at the bottom of the screen as usual. In undocked mode, however, the keyboard can move freely and may appear in the middle of the screen as a split or floating keyboard.
Thus, if you accidentally enable the undocked mode, the keyboard may no longer stay at the bottom. Additionally, when using Apple Pencil to tap a text field, the keyboard may switch to a floating mode and appear in the middle of the screen.
Part 2: How to Fix Keyboard in Middle of Screen on iPad
Now that you know why the iPad keyboard appears in the middle of the screen, it's time to apply the right fixes. Below are several simple and effective methods to move the keyboard back to the bottom of the screen.
Method 1: Change Keyboard Settings
As mentioned above, your iPad keyboard may be set to the undocked mode. Thus, you can fix your iPad keyboard in the middle of the screen by changing the keyboard settings. Here are the detailed steps to conduct it and put the keyboard back to the bottom.
- Step 1. Run an app that can use your keyboard. Then, click on the screen to raise the Keyboard.
- Step 2. Long press the keyboard icon at the bottom right of your keyboard.
- Step 4. Then, you can see three options: Dock, Split, and Floating. Click on the Dock option. If your keyboard is split and floating in the middle, you can choose the Dock and Merge option to restore.
Method 2: Drag the Bar to the Bottom of iPad Screen
If the keyboard in middle of iPad screen is small and can be dragged around, it's in the floating mode. To restore it, you can grab the bar at the bottom of the keyboard, and then drag it to the bottom center of your iPad screen. After that, it will switch back to the regular keyboard.
Method 3: Perform a Reverse Pinch Gesture
Another method to fix floating iPad keyboard is performing a reverse pinch gesture from the center of the keyboard. To conduct this, your two fingers need to start close together and then spread apart. During this process, your fingers should keep in contact with the iPad screen.
Method 4: Disable Scribble Feature
As the Scribble feature of Apple Pencil may lead to keyboard in middle of screen on iPad, you can prevent this issue from happening by disabling the Scribble feature. Go to the Settings on your iPad and then scroll down to choose Apple Pencil. On the next interface, click on the toggle next to Scribble to disable it.
Method 5: Reset All Settings
Resetting all settings is also a viable way for you when you meet this keyboard problem. Head to Settings > General, and then choose Transfer or Reset iPad followed by Reset All Settings. You should notice that this method will restore your settings to default, and you had better backup important settings on your iPad before you choose it.
Part 3: Bonus Tip—The Best Tool to Fix iPad/iPhone System Issues
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Now, let's take a look at how to fix iPad system issues with TunesKit iOS System Recovery.
Step 1Connect iPhone to PC
After installing and running this program on your PC, make your iPad connected to the computer. When your iPad is detected, choose the iOS System Repair option followed by the Start button.
Step 2Choose Standard Repair
Then, you are allowed to choose one mode from Standard Repair and Deep Repair. You won't lose your data if you choose Standard Repair. This mode can help you fix most of the common system issues you meet.
Step 3Download Firmware Package
When you finish choosing a mode, you can check the device information of your iPad showing up on the screen. If you don't find something incorrect, tap on Download to get the firmware package.
Step 4Start to Repair
After the downloading is completed, you can hit on the Repair button to enable TunesKit iOS System Recovery to fix your iPad. When the repair finishes, your iPad will get rid of system glitches without data loss.
Part 4: Hot Questions about iPad Keyboard
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Q1: How to enable a floating keyboard on iPad?
To enable an iPad floating keyboard, you can open the keyboard on your iPad first, and then keep holding the keyboard icon at the bottom right corner. Then, choose the Floating option. When you finish, your iPad will be in floating mode.
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Q2: How to move the keyboard on iPad?
To move the keyboard on a iPad without Home button, simply use two fingers to pinch inward on the keys or long-press the keyboard icon and select Floating from the menu. This action shrinks the keyboard into a compact, iPhone-sized version that you can freely drag and drop anywhere on the screen using the grabber handle at the bottom.
To return to the standard fixed position, just place two fingers on the mini-keyboard and spread them outward to snap it back into place at the bottom of the screen. -
Q3: Why did my iPad keyboard split in half?
If your keyboard is divided into two sections on either side of the screen, you have accidentally enabled the Split Keyboard feature. You can fix this by using two fingers to pinch the two halves together toward the center of the screen. Alternatively, long-press the keyboard icon in the bottom-right corner and select Merge or Dock and Merge from the popup menu.
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Q4: How can I use the keyboard as a trackpad?
You can precisely control the text cursor by turning your keyboard into a temporary trackpad.
Step 1. Tap and hold the Space bar with one finger until the letters on the keys disappear.
Step 2. Without lifting your finger, slide it around the screen to move the cursor where you need it to be. -
Q5. Can I use Swipe to Type on the iPad?
Yes, but this feature (called QuickPath) is only available when the keyboard is in its floating mini-mode. Once you have pinched the keyboard to shrink it, you can slide your finger from letter to letter to spell words without lifting your finger.
Part 5: The Bottom Line
Here is the end of how to fix iPad keyboard in middle of screen. In this post, we not only introduce you 5 ways to fix iPad keyboard issues, but also recommend you to use TunesKit iOS System Recovery to repair your iPad system. If you have other questions about iPad keyboard, welcome to leave a comment below.
