arrow keys on keyboad

aicul · Jun 24, 2010, 08:04 AM

I have several sites that have data entry fields that are short text. so the text presented is actually less thn that held in memory.

on a computer I enter the field and use the arrow keys to scroll thru the text.

any idea how this is done on an iPad?

master-ceo · Jun 24, 2010, 08:13 AM

Its done on the iPad with your finger. It sucks. I want arrow keys and tab key too.

The closest thing to a Tab key is the prev and next buttons ontop the keboard for filling out forms.

aicul · Jun 24, 2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master-ceo

Its done on the iPad with your finger.

It certainly sucks as my fingers refuse to find the right gesture

Mitchrapp · Jun 24, 2010, 08:45 AM

I've gotten okay on it with the fingers but arrow keys would be a nice option.

shadowness · Jun 24, 2010, 08:50 AM

you need to use two fingers and drag up or down or left or right! it take time to get it right though..

w00t951 · Jun 24, 2010, 09:32 AM

Are you using the iPad Dock Keyboard? In all forms, Tab and Shift+Tab work perfectly. Almost all keys on the keyboard work and do the things they are supposed to... Including the arrow keys.

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master-ceo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The SUN	Its done on the iPad with your finger. It sucks. I want arrow keys and tab key too. The closest thing to a Tab key is the prev and next buttons ontop the keboard for filling out forms. __________________ iOS Power User
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