How do you unhide keyboard on iPad?

Answered by Phillip Nicastro

To unhide the keyboard on iPad, you can try the following steps:

1. Tap on a Text Input Area: If the keyboard is hidden, tapping on a text input area should make it appear. This could be a search bar, a text box, or any other place where you can type.

2. Rotate the Device: Sometimes, the keyboard may be hidden due to the orientation of your iPad. Try rotating the device from portrait to landscape or vice versa. This can trigger the keyboard to appear.

3. Force Quit and Relaunch the App: If the above steps don’t work, you can force quit the app you’re using and relaunch it. To force quit an app on iPad, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle. This will bring up the app switcher. Find the app that has the hidden keyboard issue and swipe it up or off the screen to close it. Then go back to the home screen and relaunch the app.

If none of these steps work, there may be a software issue or a problem with your iPad’s settings. In that case, you can try restarting your iPad by holding down the power button until the “slide to power off” option appears. Slide to power off, wait a few seconds, and then press the power button again to turn it back on. This can help resolve any temporary glitches that may be causing the keyboard to hide.

If the problem persists, you may want to check if there are any software updates available for your iPad. Updating to the latest version of iOS can often fix bugs and improve the overall performance of your device.

If all else fails, you can also try resetting your iPad’s settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings. This will reset all your personalized settings to their default values, so make sure to backup any important data before proceeding.

There are several steps you can take to unhide the keyboard on your iPad. By tapping on a text input area, rotating the device, force quitting and relaunching the app, restarting the iPad, updating the software, or resetting the settings, you should be able to resolve the issue and have the keyboard reappear.