From the course: iOS 13 and iPadOS: iPhone and iPad Essential Training

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iPadOS-only keyboard features

iPadOS-only keyboard features

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iPadOS-only keyboard features

- So far, everything we've seen in this chapter about working with text works on both iPhones and iPads, but there are also features that are available only on the iPad. For example, in addition to you placing your cursor anywhere in your text by dragging it around, you can also hold your finger on the spacebar for a second. Notice the keys blank out, giving you a visual indication that you're in trackpad mode, and this allows you to see the cursor move around on the text itself, which can make it easier to place since your finger isn't in the way. You can also select text by placing two fingers on the screen and pausing for a second. The selection cursor will appear letting you then drag to select text. If you need to make adjustments to either selection handle, you can still do so by dragging them directly like you can on the iPhone. Now, on iPads you also have a keyboard feature called Key Flicks, which is designed…

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