When using the split keyboard in a lot of Apple apps (surprising), the middle of the keyboard stays split. Why is this so? It's really irritating and wastes screen space. How can I get rid of this problem? Thanks.
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Split Keyboard Safari!
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I guess it's because I've never had an iPad before but I never knew you could do thisThis is awesome!
New feature on the iPad starting in iOS 5.0. Very useful for thumb typing in portrait orientation.
I use the split keyboard, but in most apps the keyboard actually splits. In Safari, the two halves remain connected by this grey strip. The grey strip is what I'm referring to.
This happens when the app is using some kind of keyboard extension. (not sure if there's a proper term for it)
For example:
In Safari, it's the search bar (for searching the current page) that causes it to happen.
In iA Writer, the extra set of keys causes it to appear. (annoyingly, the keys are still full size, even in the split view)
Same thing happens in Jump Desktop for the extra row of keys they added.
It only seems to be a "full split" when it's just a plain keyboard without any "extras".
For example:
In Safari, it's the search bar (for searching the current page) that causes it to happen.
In iA Writer, the extra set of keys causes it to appear. (annoyingly, the keys are still full size, even in the split view)
Same thing happens in Jump Desktop for the extra row of keys they added.
It only seems to be a "full split" when it's just a plain keyboard without any "extras".
I guess it's because I've never had an iPad before but I never knew you could do this
your not alone, I didn't know it existed either .. this is great! I love thumb typing