I’m probably the last person to know this, a tip for typing on my iPad that’s going to save me so much time and frustration that I had to share the information.
Have you ever fought to get the cursor in the right spot to make a correction while typing on an iPad?
Here it comes, I’m excited about this. If you lightly hold two fingers on the keyboard the keys go blank, and it becomes a trackpad. As you slide your fingers the cursor moves. So far it works wherever I’ve tried typing documents, emails, notes, and messages. By pressing a little harder with first contact you can highlight this way too.
Now, I’ll explain why this tip makes me do the happy dance. A lot of my typing is while riding in vehicles where it is even more difficult to tap precisely where you need the cursor.
It is also handy for me because I’m a one finger iPad typer, and when going fast it’s common to not not hit the space bar correctly. I’m so tired of getting the “learn to spell” pop-up when two or three words have been combined and I’m trying to get the cursor in the right spot to separate them.
I have a great portable keyboard which has arrows to move the cursor, but I only use it when planning to write for a long spell. Writing while traveling is sporadic, usually just jotting down thoughts between watching scenery, reading, knitting or napping. Mister enjoys and does most of the driving.
I wish this two finger method worked on our iPhone, but it doesn’t seem to. I think I’ll do more checking though, maybe I’ll stumble across some handy phone tips.
What do you use most, a desktop, laptop, iPad or notebook, or a phone?
Do you have a hint to share?
I tried it out tonight when using my iPad and it worked!!! Excellent tip! Thanks tons!
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I’ve used it a lot already. I’m glad it worked for you and I hope it saves you time too.
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This is a great tip! I seldom use an ipad as I really am a laptop kinda gal. Sadly, I don’t have any laptop tips or tricks to share.
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Maybe one day it will come in handy for you. I made the switch from laptop to iPad mini simply for convenience because we are on the road so much.
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Holding one finger on your iPhone keyboard will put you in a similar mode. The text remains but the cursor gets a little bigger.
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I’m going to try that.
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Well thanks a bunch Dan. Your suggestion got me playing on our iPhone and I can now move the cursor while typing with 3 methods. The standard frustrating at times tap. Hold down on the cursor and I get the magnifying bubble that you drag and tap when it’s where you want. But, the one I find the easiest, my favourite, is hold down on the spacebar and the trackpad appears. Glad you spurred me on to not give up on what works on our iPhone. Oh the spacebar works on the iPad too and is even easier than the two fingers.
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Yay! I’m glad this worked out for you.
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Don’t you love when you learn a new trick that’s helpful? It’s like winning the lottery. (Ok, maybe not the lottery)
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I do, and it is sort of. Just wish I knew it long ago, I’ve been doing most of if typing on a iPad for years. Better late than never, I guess.
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I did not know that! Thanks!
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It’s pretty handy.
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