One-handed keyboard layout.

keyofnight · Apr 12, 2010, 02:53 PM

Simple question: does anyone know if it is possible to add a one-handed Dvorak keyboard layout to the iPad?

This would make using the iPad a lot more enjoyable for some people—qwerty isn't the best one-handed layout.

r0k · Apr 12, 2010, 02:57 PM

That would be the kind of app Apple would be expected to block. They want to force us to do things the Apple way. If's fine if you want to build an app that showcases how to roll your own cigars, but if you want to roll your own user interface or patch Apple's user interface for an iThing, expect to release your app only on Cydia.

For example, StyleTap PalmOS emulator is only available on jailbroken devices. It violates Apple's rule about executable content or interpreted code.

Niiro13 · Apr 12, 2010, 03:05 PM

The only way would be if a developer released an application that uses that custom keyboard for their own application.

Other than that, you cannot unless you jailbreak your device.

Apr 12, 2010, 02:53 PM	#1
keyofnight macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Cruz, California, USA	One-handed keyboard layout. Simple question: does anyone know if it is possible to add a one-handed Dvorak keyboard layout to the iPad? This would make using the iPad a lot more enjoyable for some people—qwerty isn't the best one-handed layout.
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Apr 12, 2010, 02:57 PM	#2
r0k macrumors 68030 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit	That would be the kind of app Apple would be expected to block. They want to force us to do things the Apple way. If's fine if you want to build an app that showcases how to roll your own cigars, but if you want to roll your own user interface or patch Apple's user interface for an iThing, expect to release your app only on Cydia. For example, StyleTap PalmOS emulator is only available on jailbroken devices. It violates Apple's rule about executable content or interpreted code. __________________ -r0k Macbook Pro (late 2011) iPad mini iPhone5 Got a scan to ftp scanner? Enable ftpd in Mountain Lion!
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Apr 12, 2010, 03:05 PM	#3
Niiro13 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois	The only way would be if a developer released an application that uses that custom keyboard for their own application. Other than that, you cannot unless you jailbreak your device.
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