Apple's New iPadOS Software Includes Additional Keyboard Shortcuts

[MacRumors]

Apple today unveiled iPadOS, a new version of iOS that's designed to take advantage of the larger screens in the iPad family. iPadOS will incorporate several features that recognize the tablet's function as a computer replacement, including a new Home screen, an updated Split View to enhance multitasking, improved Apple Pencil support, and additional keyboard shortcuts for use with physical keyboards.

During its WWDC keynote, Apple revealed that Safari for iPadOS will include about 30 additional shortcuts, including the following:
[*]Use default font size in Reader (Command + 0)
[*]Open link in background (Command + tap)
[*]Toggle downloads (Command + Alt/Option)
[*]Open link in new window (Command + Alt + tap)
[*]Use selection for Find (Command + E)
[*]Email this page (Command + I)
[*]Open link in new tab (Command + Shift + tap)
[*]Decrease Reader text size (Command + -)
[*]Zoom in (Command + +)
[*]Zoom out (Command + -)
[*]Save webpage (Command + S)
[*]Change focused element (Alt/Option + tab)
[*]Focus Smart Search field (Command + Alt/Option + F)
[*]Dismiss web view in app (Command + W)
[*]Increase Reader text size (Command + +)
[*]Download linked file (Alt + tap)
[*]Add link to Reading List (Shift + tap)
[*]Close other tabs (Command + Alt/Option + W)
[*]Scroll around screen (arrow keys)
[*]Paste without formatting (Command + Shift + Alt/Option + V)
[*]New Private tab (Command + Shift + N)
[*]Actual size (Command + 0)
[*]Open search result (Command + Return)
[*]Toggle bookmarks (Command + Alt/Option + 1)
The keyboard shortcuts will work with Apple's Smart Keyboard or any third-party Bluetooth connected keyboard, which should make web browsing and managing files even easier on an iPad.

In addition, iPadOS automatically presents the desktop version of a website, scaled appropriately for the iPad display, and optimizes it for touch. Safari for iPadOS also comes with a download manager and enhancements to tab management.
How to Take iPad Screenshots Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Due to be released in the fall, iPadOS will be compatible with the iPad Air 2 and later, all iPad Pro devices, the fifth-generation iPad and later, and the iPad mini 4 and later.

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[SoSickSadNslOw]

I think I’ll be using my iPad Pro more often now. Can’t wait to test this out!

 

[itsamacthing]

Hope this is the change that makes my iPad less of an iPad and more of a laptop replacement

 

[Antes]

Tap or tab ?

 

[techpr]

Now it needs multi user option and the iPad will be complete.

 

[GeoStructural]

Now it needs multi user option and the iPad will be complete.

Agree. I am so happy with all the additions to the iPad, finally Apple gave a step in the right direction. I can see my iPad pro’s worth now.

 

[mikehoopes]

Mouse, please. I’m a big fan of the stylus, despite it’s stunted functionality compared to 2009’s PC state-of-the-art. However, until the iPad gets a self-cleaning screen and/or allows your arms to relax, it ain’t a laptop replacement.

[edit]: I scrolled a couple more inches down, and saw that mouse support was going to be offered as an “accessibility” option.

Well, count me among the differently-abled when it comes to “smeary-finger-oil-that-even-creates-stylus-friction-on-my-display-but-is-inevitable-due-to-the-zen-ish-buttonless-simplicity-of-the-Apple-Pencil-aversion”!

 

[macbeta]

Mouse, please. I’m a big fan of the stylus, despite it’s stunted functionality compared to 2009’s PC state-of-the-art. However, until the iPad gets a self-cleaning screen and/or allows your arms to relax, it ain’t a laptop replacement.

Yes the rumored mouse support didn't eventuate, does have PS4 and XBox controller support though which is interesting.

 

[currentinterest]

Mouse support is available via Accessibility in settings.

 

[unobtainium]

Can you still not hold down on a key to select letter accents? This is one of my favorite things about the Mac keyboard and I have no idea why they can't implement it in iOS, since you can do it on the software keyboard.

 

[DJTaurus]

Open all tabs on safari folder ?

 

[chfilm]

So so so awesome! Especially about desktop class safari and the enhanced files app, download managed and all... my mind is blown!

 

[ChrisChaval]

Finally

This was overdue

Really looking forward to September

 

[vladimirc]

My main problem with the iPad is text selection and especially cell selection in a spreadsheet. They mentioned they changed something about this but it’s unclear how it works. I’m ready to click buy on a $2000+ iPad Pro but really need to know more about this.
Please refrain from the idiotic answer buy a macbook instead, that’s not an option. I need an iPad too and I don’t want to go around with two devices...

 

[Foxy61]

Mouse support is available via Accessibility in settings.

Hopefully this will mean that we might see EyeGaze technology used in an iPad for those with mobility problems. It certainly is a step in the right direction.

 

[UltimaKilo]

The iPad is finally a laptop replacement and no longer a bigger iPhone

 

[HappyIntro]

The iPad is finally a laptop replacement and no longer a bigger iPhone

Well it's getting there anyway, not quite "there" yet IMO. Still, I'm very pleased with these OS updates!

 

[cocoua]

Now we are talking, Apple. At least a move forward to see the iPad as a future real successor for the computer, added a keyboard, mouse support, shortcuts... next will come a menubar and external screens support, And voila! A Surface Pro that really works!!! (Microsoft versions aren’t good enough to be serious art machines)