On-screen keyboard not appearing on iPad
The keyboard is probably hidden or disabled. Tap in a text field and swipe up from the bottom of the screen or look for a keyboard icon. If that doesn't work, restart your iPad.
The on-screen keyboard appears automatically when you tap a text field. If it doesn't show, it might be hidden, disabled, or there's a software glitch. Swiping up from the bottom or restarting your iPad in most cases fixes it.
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- Not realizing the keyboard might be hidden below the screen. Swipe up to find it
Signs you need professional help
- Keyboard still won't appear after swiping up and restarting. Keyboard appears for some apps but not others. Give us a call.
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