Use iPad as a second display for your Mac With Sidecar, you can extend the workspace of your Mac by using iPad as a second display. The extended workspace allows you to do the following: Use different apps on the different screens. Use the same app on both screens. For example, you can view your artwork on your Mac screen while you use Apple Pencil and an appʼs tools and palettes on iPad. Mirror the screens so that Mac and iPad display the same content. Sidecar requires macOS 10.
4. Do any of the following: Use the Sidecar menu on Mac: You can easily change how you work with iPad from the Sidecar menu in the menu bar. For example, switch between using iPad as a mirrored or separate display, or show or hide the sidebar or Touch Bar on iPad. Move windows from Mac to iPad: Drag a window to the edge of the screen until the pointer appears on your iPad. Or hold the pointer over the green button in the top-left corner of the window, then choose Move to [iPad name].
2. Choose from the following options: Show, move, or hide the sidebar on your iPad: To show the sidebar, select Show Sidebar, then to move it, click the pop-up menu and choose a location. To hide the sidebar, deselect Show Sidebar. Show, move, or hide the Touch Bar on your iPad: To show the Touch Bar, select Show Touch Bar, then to move it, click the pop-up menu and choose a location. To hide the Touch Bar, deselect Show Touch Bar.
Cut, copy, and paste between iPad and other devices You can cut or copy content (a block of text or an image, for example) on your iPad, then paste it on another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or a Mac computer, and vice versa. For Universal Clipboard to work, you need to be signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices. Your devices need to be connected to Wi-Fi, be within Bluetooth range of one another (about 33 feet or 10 meters), have Bluetooth turned on in Settings , and have Handoff enabled.
2. Connect iPad to the USB port on your computer using the charging cable for your iPad. If the cable isnʼt compatible with the port on your computer, do one of the following: If your iPad came with a Lightning to USB cable and your computer has a USB-C port, connect the USB end of the cable to a USB-C to USB Adapter (sold separately), or use a USB-C to Lightning Cable (sold separately).
With syncing, you can keep these items up to date between your computer and your iPad. Note: If you use iCloud or other services like Apple Music, options for syncing with your computer might not be available. Set up syncing between your Mac and iPad 1. Connect iPad and your computer with a cable. 2. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPad. Note: To use the Finder to sync content, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to sync with your Mac. 3.
5. Select Sync to turn on syncing for that type of item. By default, all items of a content type are synced, but you can choose to sync individual items, such as selected music, movies, books, or calendars. 6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each type of content you want to include on your iPad, then click Apply. By default, your Windows PC syncs to your iPad whenever you connect them. You can have iTunes ask you before syncing, and if there are some items you never want sync, you can keep them from being synced.
Transfer files between iPad and your Mac 1. Connect iPad to your Mac. You can connect using USB, or if you set up Wi-Fi syncing, you can use a Wi-Fi connection. 2. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPad. Note: To use the Finder to transfer files, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to transfer files. 3.
See Transfer files from your Mac to iPhone or iPad in the macOS User Guide or Transfer files between your PC and devices with iTunes in the iTunes User Guide for Windows.
Accessibility Get started with accessibility features on iPad iPad provides many accessibility features to support your vision, physical and motor, hearing, and learning needs. Learn how to configure these features and set up shortcuts for easy access. Turn on accessibility features during setup You can turn on many accessibility features right away when you first set up iPad.
Physical and Motor Touch Face ID & Attention Switch Control Voice Control Home or top button Apple TV Remote Pointer Control Keyboards Apple Pencil AirPods Hearing Hearing Devices Sound recognition RTT Audio/Visual Subtitles & Captioning General Guided Access Siri Accessibility Shortcut VoiceOver Turn on and practice VoiceOver on iPad With VoiceOver—a gesture-based screen reader—you can use iPad even if you canʼt see the screen.
When you touch the screen or drag your finger over it, VoiceOver speaks the name of the item your finger is on, including icons and text. To interact with the item, such as a button or link, or to navigate to another item, use VoiceOver gestures. When you go to a new screen, VoiceOver plays a sound, then selects and speaks the name of the first item on the screen (typically in the top-left corner).
Change your VoiceOver settings on iPad You can customize the settings for VoiceOver, such as the audio options, language, voice, speaking rate, and verbosity. Adjust the VoiceOver volume and other audio options To increase or decrease the volume, press the volume buttons on iPad. To set other audio options, go to Settings such as the following: > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Audio, then set options Sounds: Adjust and preview sound effects.
Set how much VoiceOver tells you Go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then tap any of the following: Verbosity: Choose options to have VoiceOver speak hints, punctuation, uppercase letters, embedded links, and more. VoiceOver can even confirm rotor actions. To change how VoiceOver speaks punctuation, tap Punctuation, then choose a group. You can also create new groups—for example, a programming group in which “[” is spoken as “left brack.
Explore and speak items on the screen To explore the screen, drag your finger over it. VoiceOver speaks the name of each item you touch. You can also use VoiceOver gestures to explore the screen in order, from top to bottom and left to right.
Select an item Tap Activate the selected item Double-tap Double-tap the selected item Triple-tap Drag a slider Tap the slider to select it, then swipe up or down with one finger; or double-tap and hold the slider until you hear three rising tones, then drag the slider Start or stop the current action (for example, play or pause music or a video, take a photo in Camera, start Two-finger double-tap or stop a recording, start or stop the stopwatch) Dismiss an alert or return to the previous screen T
Open the Item Chooser Two-finger triple-tap. To move quickly through the list of items, type a name in the search field, swipe right or left to move through the list alphabetically, or tap the table index to the right of the list and swipe up or down. You can also use handwriting to select an item by writing its name. To dismiss the Item Chooser without making a selection, do a two-finger scrub (move two fingers back and forth three times quickly, making a “z”).
Go to the Home Screen Drag one finger up from the bottom edge of the screen until you hear two rising tones, then lift your finger. Press the Home button (on an iPad with a Home button). Use the dock Slide one finger up from the bottom edge until you hear two rising tones, then swipe down. Switch to another app Swipe right or left with five fingers to cycle through the open apps. (Make sure Gestures is turned on in Settings > General > Multitasking & Dock.) Alternatively, you can use the App Switcher: 1.
Speak status bar information 1. Tap the status bar at the top of the screen. 2. Swipe left or right to hear the time, battery state, Wi-Fi signal strength, and more. Rearrange apps on your Home Screen Use one of the following methods: Drag and drop: Tap an icon on the Home Screen, then double-tap and hold your finger on the screen until you hear three rising tones. The itemʼs relative location is described as you drag. Lift your finger when the icon is in its new location.
Use the VoiceOver rotor 1. When VoiceOver is turned on, rotate two fingers on your screen as if youʼre turning a dial. If you prefer to use one finger on each hand, simultaneously drag up with one finger and drag down with the other. VoiceOver speaks the rotor setting. Keep rotating your fingers to hear more settings. Stop rotating your fingers when you hear the setting you want. 2. Swipe your finger up or down on the screen to use the setting.
2. Enter text using one of the following methods: Standard typing (default): Select a key on the keyboard by swiping left or right, then doubletap to enter the character. Or move your finger around the keyboard to select a key and, while continuing to touch the key with one finger, tap the screen with another finger. VoiceOver speaks the key when itʼs selected, and again when the character is entered. Touch typing: Touch a key on the keyboard to select it, then lift your finger to enter the character.
Select text: Use one of the following methods. Set the rotor to Text Selection, swipe up or down to choose Character, Word, Line, or Sentence, then swipe left or right to move backward or forward. (You may need to enable Text Selection—go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor.) Set the rotor to Edit, swipe up or down to choose Select or Select All, then double-tap. If you choose Select, the word closest to the insertion point is selected when you double-tap.
Use handwriting mode 1. Set the rotor to Handwriting. If Handwriting isnʼt in the rotor, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then add it. 2. To choose a character type (lowercase, numbers, uppercase, or punctuation), swipe up or down with three fingers. To hear the selected character type, tap with three fingers. 3. Trace a character on the screen with your finger.
2. Set the rotor to Handwriting, then use your finger to write the letter you want to navigate to. Use VoiceOver on iPad with an Apple external keyboard If you use an Apple external keyboard with iPad, you can use keyboard shortcuts to activate VoiceOver commands. Additionally, you can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with various key combinations. VoiceOver Help speaks keys and keyboard commands as you type them, without performing the associated action.
Mute or unmute VoiceOver VO-S Go to the Home Screen VO-H Move to the status bar VO-M Open the notifications screen Move to the status bar (VO-M), then Option-Up Arrow Open Control Center Move to the status bar (VO-M), then Option-Down Arrow Open Search Option-Up Arrow Open the App Switcher VO-H-H Switch apps Command-Tab or Command-Shift-Tab Open the Item Chooser VO-I Change the label of the selected item VO-/ Start, stop, or pause an action VO-Hyphen Swipe up or down VO-Up Arrow or VO
Select the first or last item Control-Up Arrow or Control-Down Arrow Tap an item Up Arrow-Down Arrow Scroll up, down, left, or right Option-Up Arrow, Option-Down Arrow, Option-Left Arrow, or Option-Right Arrow Adjust the rotor Up Arrow-Left Arrow or Up Arrow-Right Arrow Single-key Quick Nav for web browsing To navigate a webpage quickly, turn on Quick Nav (VO-Q), then press keys on the keyboard to navigate to specific item types, such as headings or links.
Level 6 heading 6 Text editing Use these commands (with Quick Nav turned off) to work with text. VoiceOver reads the text as you move the insertion point.
1. Turn on the braille display. 2. On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then choose the display. 3. On iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille, then choose the display. 4. To see the braille commands for controlling iPad, tap More Info, then tap Braille Commands. See the Apple Support article Common braille commands for VoiceOver on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Change the braille display settings 1.
2. Set any of the following: Setting Description Output Choose uncontracted six-dot, uncontracted eightdot, or contracted braille. Input Choose uncontracted six-dot, uncontracted eightdot, or contracted braille; you can also turn on Automatic Translation. Braille Screen Input Choose the input method for entering braille using the screen. See Type braille directly on iPad using VoiceOver. Braille Tables Add tables that appear in the Braille Table rotor.
If you turn on Braille Screen Input, you can use your fingers to enter six-dot, eight-dot, or contracted braille directly on the iPad screen, without a physical braille keyboard. Enter braille on the screen 1. Set the rotor to Braille Screen Input. If you donʼt see Braille Screen Input in the rotor, go to Settings Rotor, then select it from the list. > Accessibility > VoiceOver > 2. Place iPad in one of the following positions: Tabletop mode: Lay iPad flat in front of you.
Change Braille Screen Input settings 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille > Braille Screen Input. 2. Do any of the following: Set six-dot, eight-dot, or contracted braille as the default. Reverse the dot positions for six-dot and eight-dot braille. 3. To view or edit the commands and gestures you can perform when Braille Screen Input is turned on, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands > Braille Screen Input.
Use VoiceOver in apps on iPad You can use VoiceOver to interact with apps, even if you canʼt see the screen. VoiceOver is supported in the built-in Apple apps that came with your iPad—such as Maps , Camera , Photos , Voice Memos , Safari , and more. With VoiceOver Recognition, you can get descriptions of images and screen elements even on webpages and in apps without accessibility information.
Equations spoken by VoiceOver can also be output to a braille device using Nemeth Code, as well as the codes used by Unified English Braille, British English, French, and Greek. See Use a braille display with VoiceOver on iPad. Navigate in Maps using VoiceOver Control how the map tracks your current location: Select tracking option you want. , then double-tap until you hear the Tracking on: The map automatically centers on your current location.
Trim recordings in Voice Memos using VoiceOver 1. Select the recording you want to trim, then double-tap. 2. Select Edit at the top right, then double-tap. 3. Select , then double-tap. 4. In the Waveform Overview, select Trim Beginning or Trim End, then swipe up or down to adjust the start or end time. 5. Select Trim, then double-tap. 6. Select Save, then double-tap. 7. Select Done, then double-tap. Use VoiceOver Recognition on the web or in apps without accessibility information 1.
2. Adjust any of the following: Follow Focus: Track your selections, the text insertion point, and your typing. Smart Typing: Switch to Window Zoom when a keyboard appears. Keyboard Shortcuts: Control Zoom using shortcuts on an external keyboard. Zoom Controller: Turn the controller on, set controller actions, and adjust the color and opacity. Zoom Region: Choose Pinned Zoom, Full Screen Zoom, or Window Zoom. Zoom Filter: Choose None, Inverted, Grayscale, Grayscale Inverted, or Low Light.
4. To use the Zoom Controller, do any of the following: Show the Zoom menu: Tap the controller. Zoom in or out: Double-tap the controller. Pan: When zoomed in, drag the controller. While using Zoom with an Apple external keyboard, the Zoom region follows the insertion point, keeping it in the center of the display. See Apple external keyboards for iPad. To turn off Zoom, double-tap the screen with three fingers or use accessibility shortcuts.
3. To show more controls, drag the grabber up. 4. Adjust the image using any of the following controls: Brightness: Tap Contrast: Tap . . Color filters: Tap Flashlight: Tap . (on an iPad with a flash). Tip: To organize the controls you use most often, tap Customization to choose your favorite filters. , then reorder the controls or tap Filter Freeze the frame You can freeze one or more frames and review them. Note: Freeze frames arenʼt saved to Photos. 1. Tap . 2.
2. Tap , tap next to People Detection to add it as a secondary control, then tap People Detection (below Filters) to customize any of the following: Units: Choose Meters or Feet. Sound pitch distance: Tap or to adjust the distance. When people are detected within this distance, the pitch of the sound feedback increases. Feedback: Turn on Sounds, Speech, or both. If you turn on Speech, iPad speaks the distance between you and another person. 3. Tap Done.
2. Adjust any of the following: Bold Text: Display the text in boldface characters. Larger Text: Turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes, then adjust the text size using the Font Size slider. This setting adjusts to your preferred text size in apps that support Dynamic Type, such as Settings, Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Messages, and Notes. Button Shapes: This setting underlines text you can tap. On/Off Labels: This setting indicates switches turned on with “1” and switches turned off with “0”.
Animated effects in Messages 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion. 2. Turn on or off any of the following controls: Reduce Motion: This setting reduces the motion of the user interface, including the parallax effect of icons. Prefer Cross-Fade Transitions: This setting reduces the motion of user interface controls that slide in and out when appearing and disappearing. Auto-Play Message Effects: This setting allows the Messages app to automatically play fullscreen effects.
2. Adjust any of the following: Speak Selection: To hear text you selected, tap the Speak button. Speak Screen: To hear the entire screen, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen. Speech Controller: Show the controller for quick access to Speak Screen and Speak on Touch. Highlight Content: iPad can highlight words, sentences, or both as theyʼre spoken. You can change the highlight color and style.
Touch Use AssistiveTouch on iPad AssistiveTouch helps you use iPad if you have difficulty touching the screen or pressing the buttons. You can use AssistiveTouch without any accessory to perform actions or gestures that are difficult for you. You can also use a compatible adaptive accessory (such as a joystick) together with AssistiveTouch to control iPad.
2. Turn on AssistiveTouch. 3. To customize AssistiveTouch, tap any of the following: Customize Top Level Menu: Tap an icon to change its action. Tap number of icons in the menu. The menu can have up to eight icons. or to change the Single-Tap, Double-Tap, or Long Press: Assign custom actions that run when you interact with the menu button. Create New Gesture: Add your favorite gestures. Idle Opacity: Adjust the visibility of the menu button when not in use.
3. Below Pointer Devices, tap any of the following: Devices: Pair or unpair devices and customize buttons. Mouse Keys: Allow the AssistiveTouch pointer to be controlled using the keyboard number pad. Pointer Style: Adjust the size, color, and auto-hide settings. Show Onscreen Keyboard: Display the onscreen keyboard. Always Show Menu: Show the AssistiveTouch menu when a pointer device is connected. Tracking speed: Drag the slider to adjust the speed. Drag Lock: Turn on to enable dragging.
Create custom gestures You can add your favorite gestures (such as touch and hold or two-finger rotation) to the AssistiveTouch menu. You can even create several gestures with different degrees of rotation. 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch > Create New Gesture. 2. Perform your gesture on the recording screen. For example: Touch-and-hold gesture: Touch and hold your finger in one spot until the recording progress bar reaches halfway, then lift your finger.
2. You can configure iPad to do any of the following: Respond to touches of a certain duration: Turn on Hold Duration, then tap the duration (the default is 0.10 seconds). or to adjust To perform swipe gestures without waiting for the specified hold duration, tap Swipe Gestures, then turn on Swipe Gestures. You can choose the amount of required movement before a swipe gesture begins. Ignore multiple touches: Turn on Ignore Repeat, then tap or to adjust the amount of time allowed between multiple touches.
On an iPad with Face ID, you can adjust Face ID and attention settings if you have physical or vision limitations. Set up Face ID with Accessibility Options By default, setting up Face ID requires you to gently move your head in a circle to show all the angles of your face. If you canʼt perform the full range of head motion, you can still set up Face ID without moving your head. 1. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. 2. Position your face within the frame, then tap Accessibility Options.
An external adaptive switch: Choose a Bluetooth switch or Made For iPhone (MFi) switch that plugs into the Lightning connector on iPad. The iPad screen: Tap the screen to trigger the switch. The iPad front camera: Move your head left or right while facing the camera to trigger the switch. Before you add an external switch, connect it to iPad, following the instructions that came with the switch.
Long Press: Set whether a different action occurs when you press and hold a switch, and how long to wait before performing that action. Tap Behavior: Choose a tap behavior and set the interval for performing a second switch action to show the Scanner Menu. Focused Item After Tap: Choose whether Switch Control resumes scanning at an item you tap or from the beginning. Hold Duration: Set whether and how long you need to hold a switch down before itʼs accepted as a switch action.
Use Control Center. Use Switch Control on iPad With Switch Control, you can use the following methods to select an item on the screen: Item scanning: The focus moves (automatically or manually) from one item to the next until you select an item; this is the default scanning method. Point scanning: You select an item on the screen by pinpointing it with scanning crosshairs. Head tracking: (on an iPad with Face ID) You move your head to control a pointer on the screen.
Use point scanning With point scanning, you select an item on the screen by pinpointing it with scanning crosshairs. 1. Use item scanning to select an item. 2. In the Scanner Menu, choose Gliding Cursor. 3. To position the vertical crosshair, do the following: Trigger your Select Item switch when the wide vertical band is over the item you want. Trigger your Select Item switch again when the fine vertical line is over the item. 4. Repeat to position the horizontal crosshair. 5.
2. Tap Set Up Voice Control, then tap Continue to start the file download. When the download is complete, on. appears in the status bar to indicate Voice Control is turned 3. Set options such as the following: Language: Set the language and download languages for offline use. Customize Commands: View the available commands and create new commands. Vocabulary: Teach Voice Control new words. Show Confirmation: When Voice Control recognizes a command, a visual confirmation appears at the top of the screen.
To learn more Voice Control commands, say “Show me what to say” or “Show commands.” Use a screen overlay For faster interactions, you can navigate iPad with a screen overlay that shows item names, numbers, or a grid. Item names: Say “Show names” or “Show names continuously,” then say “Tap item name.” Numbers: Say “Show numbers” or “Show numbers continuously,” then say the number next to the item you want.
1. Go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Home Button (on an iPad with a Home button) or Top Button (on other iPad models). 2. Set any of the following: Click Speed: Choose the speed required to double-click or triple-click the button—Default, Slow, or Slowest. Press and Hold to Speak: Choose whether Siri responds when you press and hold the button. Rest Finger to Open: On an iPad with Touch ID, you can unlock iPad by resting your finger on the button.
Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPad You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPad. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPad, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate. Set the onscreen keyboard to display only uppercase letters If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards, then turn off Show Lowercase Keys.
4. To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following: Auto-Hide Increase Size High Contrast Color Change how the keys respond on an external keyboard If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards, then tap any of the following: Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay. Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.
Change Apple Pencil (2nd generation) settings If you have difficulty using the gestures for Apple Pencil (2nd generation) on supported iPad models, you can adjust the settings. 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Apple Pencil. 2. Do any of the following: Turn off Double Tap Gesture. Change the duration of the double tap gesture to Slow or Slowest. Hearing Use hearing devices with iPad You can use Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing aids or sound processors with iPad and adjust their settings.
Using accessibility shortcuts: See Use accessibility shortcuts on iPad. On the Lock Screen: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hearing Devices > MFi Hearing Devices, then turn on Control on Lock Screen. From the Lock Screen, you can do the following: Check battery status. Adjust ambient microphone volume and equalization. Choose which hearing device (left, right, or both) receives streaming audio. Control Live Listen.
Stream audio to your hearing devices You can stream audio from Siri, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV, and more. Tap in Control Center, on the Lock Screen, or in the Now Playing controls for the app youʼre listening to, then choose your hearing device. You can also automatically route audio calls to a hearing device. Use iPad as a remote microphone with Live Listen Stream sound from the microphone on iPad to your Made For iPhone (MFi) hearing devices or AirPods.
Set up and use RTT on iPad With real-time text (RTT) and Wi-Fi calling on your iPhone, you can also make and receive RTT calls in the FaceTime app on your iPad. Important: RTT isnʼt supported by all carriers or in all countries or regions. RTT functionality depends on your carrier and network environment. When making an emergency call in the U.S., iPhone sends special characters or tones to alert the operator. The operatorʼs ability to receive or respond to these tones can vary depending on your location.
Adjust audio and visual settings on iPad You can adjust audio and visual accessibility settings to suit your hearing needs. For example, set mono audio, volume balance, LED Flash for Alerts, and headphone accommodations. Adjust the volume balance and mono audio 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual. 2. Adjust any of the following: Mono Audio: Combine the left and right channels into a mono signal played on both channels. Balance: Drag the Left Right Stereo Balance slider.
2. Tap Custom Audio Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions. Or manually set any of the following: Tune Audio For: Choose Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, or Brightness. Level: Choose Slight, Moderate, or Strong amplification of soft sounds. Phone: Apply these audio settings to phone calls. Media: Apply these audio settings to media playback.
Show transcriptions for announcements on HomePod Go to Settings > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then turn on Show Audio Transcriptions. General Use Guided Access on iPad Guided Access helps you stay focused on a task by temporarily restricting iPad to a single app, and allowing you to control which app features are available.
3. Circle any areas of the screen you want to disable. Drag the mask into position or use the handles to adjust its size. 4. Tap Options, then turn on or off any of the following: Top Button (or Sleep/Wake Button) Volume Buttons Motion (to prevent iPad from switching from portrait to landscape or from responding to other motions) Keyboards Touch Time Limit 5. Tap Start.
Control voice feedback for Siri 1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri. 2. Choose Donʼt Speak in Silent Mode, Only Speak with Hey Siri, or Always Speak Responses. Turn off “Hey Siri” when iPad is covered or facing down To prevent iPad from listening for “Hey Siri” when itʼs covered or facing down, go to Settings Accessibility > Siri, then turn off Always Listen for “Hey Siri.” > Hide apps when Siri is active To hide the current app when you summon Siri, go to Settings Show Apps Behind Siri.
Triple-click the top button On iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), or iPad Pro 11-inch, you can turn accessibility features on or off by triple-clicking the top button. Set up Accessibility Shortcut: Go to Settings select the features you use the most. > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut, then Slow down the double-click or triple-click speed for the top button: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Top Button. Use Accessibility Shortcut: Triple-click the top button.
Security and privacy Use the built-in security and privacy protections of iPad iPad is designed to protect your data and your privacy. Built-in security features help prevent anyone but you from accessing the data on your iPad and in iCloud. Built-in privacy features minimize how much of your information is available to anyone but you, and you can adjust what information is shared and where you share it.
Control the app data and location information you share You can review and adjust the data you share with apps, the location information you share, and how Apple delivers advertising to you in the App Store, Apple News, and Stocks. Review the privacy practices of apps before you download them Every appʼs product page in the App Store shows a developer-reported summary of the appʼs privacy practices, including what data is collected (iPadOS 14.3 or later). See Get apps in the App Store on iPad.
1. Go to Settings , then depending on your model, tap one of the following: Face ID & Passcode Touch ID & Passcode Passcode 2. Tap Turn Passcode On or Change Passcode. To view options for creating a password, tap Passcode Options. The most secure options are Custom Alphanumeric Code and Custom Numeric Code. To view options for creating a password, tap Passcode Options. The most secure options are Custom Alphanumeric Code and Custom Numeric Code.
After all data is erased, you must restore iPad from a backup or set it up again as new. Turn off the passcode 1. Go to Settings , then depending on your model, tap one of the following: Face ID & Passcode Touch ID & Passcode Passcode 2. Tap Turn Passcode Off. Reset the passcode If you enter the wrong passcode six times in a row, youʼll be locked out of your device, and youʼll receive a message that says iPad is disabled.
To set up an additional appearance for Face ID to recognize, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode > Set Up an Alternate Appearance, then follow the onscreen instructions. If you have physical limitations, you can tap Accessibility Options during Face ID set up. When you do this, setting up facial recognition doesnʼt require the full range of head motion. Using Face ID is still secure, but it requires more consistency in how you look at iPad.
Turn off Face ID 1. Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode. 2. Do one of the following: Turn off Face ID for specific items only: Turn off one or more options: iPad Unlock, Apple Pay, iTunes & App Store, or Safari AutoFill. Turn off Face ID: Tap Reset Face ID. If your device is lost or stolen, you can prevent Face ID from being used to unlock your device with Find My iPhone Lost Mode. (See Add your iPad to Find My.) For more information about Face ID, see About Face ID advanced technology.
Name or delete a fingerprint 1. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. If you added more than one fingerprint, place a finger on the top button (iPad Air (4th generation)) or Home button (other models) to identify its print. 2. Tap the fingerprint, then enter a name (such as “Thumb”) or tap Delete Fingerprint.
2. Select your options.
Avoid phishing scams. Donʼt click links in suspicious email or text messages and never provide personal information on any website you arenʼt certain is legitimate. See the Apple Support article Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams. Donʼt use your password with other online accounts. Let two-factor authentication protect your account. If you create a new Apple ID on a device with iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.
Some apps (and websites) donʼt request your name and email address. In this case, you simply authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID (depending on your model), then start using the app. Others may ask for your name and email address to set up a personalized account. When an app asks for this information, Sign in with Apple displays your name and the personal email address from your Apple ID account for you to review. To edit your name, tap it, then use the keyboard to make changes.
Sign in to access your account After you set up an account with an app or website using Sign in with Apple, you typically donʼt need to sign in to it again on your iPad. But if youʼre asked to sign in (for example, after you sign out of an account), do the following: 1. Tap Sign in with Apple. 2. Review the Apple ID that appears, then tap Continue. 3. Authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID (depending on your model).
Automatically fill in strong passwords on iPad When you sign up for services on websites and in apps, you can let iPad create strong passwords for many of your accounts. iPad stores the passwords in iCloud Keychain and fills them in for you automatically, so you donʼt have to memorize them. Note: Instead of creating an account and password, use Sign in with Apple when a participating app or website invites you to set up an account.
You can also view your passwords without asking Siri. Do one of the following, then tap an account to view its password: Go to Settings > Passwords. On a sign-in screen, tap . Prevent iPad from automatically filling in passwords Go to Settings > Passwords > AutoFill Passwords, then turn off AutoFill Passwords. Change a weak password on iPad If you create your own passwords and any are weak (for example, theyʼre easily guessed or used multiple times), iPad identifies them for you automatically. 1.
3. Tap Change Password, then change your password on the website or in the app. If the website or app allows you to upgrade to Sign in with Apple, you can take advantage of the security and convenience of that feature. If you arenʼt given the upgrade option when you change your password, for many accounts you can let iPad automatically create a strong password that you donʼt have to remember. Note: The Delete Password button allows you to remove the password from your iCloud Keychain only.
Send a password To use AirDrop to share a password, the person youʼre sharing with must be in your Contacts. To share with someone on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, ask them to open Control Center and allow AirDrop to receive items. To share with someone on a Mac, ask them to allow themselves to be discovered in AirDrop in the Finder. 1. On your iPad, go to Settings > Passwords. 2. Tap the account you want to share. 3. Tap Password, then tap AirDrop. 4. Tap the contact you want to send the password to.
Make your passwords available on all your devices with iPad and iCloud Keychain Use iCloud Keychain to keep your website and app passwords, credit card information, Wi-Fi network information, and other account information up to date across all of your approved devices and Mac computers. (iOS 7, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.9, or later required.) iCloud Keychain is secured with 256-bit AES encryption during storage and transmission, and its data cannot be read by Apple.
Manage two-factor authentication from iPad Two-factor authentication helps prevent others from accessing your Apple ID account, even if they know your Apple ID password. Two-factor authentication is built into iOS 9, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.11, or later. Certain features in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS require the security of two-factor authentication, which is designed to protect your information. If you create a new Apple ID on a device with iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.
Add another device as a trusted device A trusted device is one that can be used to verify your identity by displaying a verification code from Apple when you sign in on a different device or browser. A trusted device must meet these minimum system requirements: iOS 9, iPadOS 13, or OS X 10.11. 1. After you turn on two-factor authentication on one device, sign in with the same Apple ID on another device. 2.
Trusted phone numbers donʼt automatically receive verification codes. If you canʼt access any trusted devices when setting up a new device for two-factor authentication, tap “Didnʼt get a verification code?” on the new device, then choose one of your trusted phone numbers to receive the verification code. View or remove trusted devices 1. Go to Settings > [your name]. A list of the devices associated with your Apple ID appears near the bottom of the screen. 2.
Review or change access to information in apps The first time an app wants to use information from another app, you receive a request with an explanation. For example, a messaging app may request access to your contacts to find friends who are using the same app. After you grant or deny access, you can change access later. 1. Go to Settings > Privacy. 2. Tap a category of information, such as Calendars, Reminders, or Motion & Fitness. The list shows the apps that requested access.
Control app tracking permissions on iPad Starting with iPadOS 14.5, all apps are required to ask your permission before tracking you or your iPad across apps or websites owned by other companies to target advertising to you or share your information with data brokers. After you grant or deny permission to an app, you can change permission later. You can also stop all apps from requesting permission. Review or change an appʼs permission to track you 1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking.
To figure out where you are when getting directions, setting up meetings, and more, Location Services uses information (when available) from GPS networks (iPad models with Wi-Fi + Cellular), your Bluetooth connections, your local Wi-Fi networks, and your cellular network (iPad models with Wi-Fi + Cellular, if you have cellular data turned on). When an app is using Location Services, appears in the status bar. When you set up iPad, youʼre asked if you want to turn on Location Services.
Review or change Location Services settings for system services Several system services, such as location-based suggestions and location-based ads, use Location Services. To see the status for each service, to turn Location Services on or off for each service, or to show in the status bar when enabled system services use your location, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services.
Turn personalized ads on or off Go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising, then turn Personalized Ads on or off. Note: Turning off personalized ads limits Appleʼs ability to deliver relevant ads to you. It may not reduce the number of ads you receive. Learn more about privacy and Appleʼs advertising platform Go to Settings iPad User Guide > Privacy > Apple Advertising > About Advertising & Privacy.
Restart, update, reset, and restore Restart iPad If your iPad isnʼt working right, try restarting it. Turn iPad off then on 1. To turn off iPad, do one of the following: On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the top button, then drag the slider. On other iPad models: Simultaneously press and hold the top button and either volume button, then drag the slider. All models: Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider. 2.
If iPad still doesnʼt turn on, or if it gets stuck during start up, see the Apple Support article If your iPad wonʼt turn on or is frozen. Or if your iPad isnʼt working correctly after you restart it, see the iPad Support website. Update iPadOS When you update to the latest version of iPadOS, your data and settings remain unchanged. Before you update, set up iPad to back up automatically, or back up your iPad manually.
The screen shows the currently installed version of iPadOS and whether an update is available. To turn off automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Customize Automatic Updates (or Automatic Updates). Update using your computer 1. Connect iPad and your computer with a cable. 2. Do one of the following: In the Finder sidebar on your Mac: Select your iPad, then click General at the top of the window. To use the Finder to update your iPad, macOS 10.15 or later is required.
Back up iPad using your Mac 1. Connect iPad and your computer with a cable. 2. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPad. To use the Finder to back up iPad, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to back up iPad. 3. At the top of the Finder window, click General. 4. Select “Back up all of the data on your iPad to this Mac.” 5. To encrypt your backup data and protect it with a password, select “Encrypt local backup.” 6. Click Back Up Now.
2. Choose an option: WARNING: If you choose the Erase All Content and Settings option, all of your content is removed. See Erase iPad. Reset All Settings: All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home Screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted. Reset Network Settings: All network settings are removed.
Restore iPad from an iCloud backup 1. Turn on a new or newly erased iPad. 2. Follow the online instructions to choose a language and region. 3. Tap Set Up Manually. 4. Tap Restore from iCloud Backup, then follow the onscreen instructions. Youʼre asked for your Apple ID. If youʼve forgotten your Apple ID, see the Recover your Apple ID website. Restore iPad from a computer backup 1. Using USB, connect a new or newly erased iPad to the computer containing your backup. 2.
Sell or give away your iPad Before you sell or give away your iPad, see the Apple Support article What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and be sure to perform the following tasks: Back up iPad. If you replace one iPad with another, you can use the setup assistant to restore the backup to your new iPad. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information.
1. Connect iPad and your computer with a cable. 2. Do one of the following: In the Finder sidebar on your Mac: Select your iPad, click General at the top of the window, then click Restore iPad. To use the Finder to restore iPad to factory settings, macOS 10.15 or later is required. With earlier versions of macOS, use iTunes to restore iPad. In the iTunes app on a Windows PC: Click the iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window, click Summary, then click Restore iPad. 3.
Safety, handling, and support Important safety information for iPad WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPad or other property. Read all the safety information below before using iPad. Handling Handle iPad with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic components inside. iPad or its battery can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid.
Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric shock, injury, or damage to iPad or other property. When you charge iPad, make sure the USB cable is fully inserted into the power adapter before you plug the adapter into a power outlet. Itʼs important to keep iPad, the USB cable, and the power adapter in a well-ventilated area when in use or charging.
The Apple headsets sold with iPhone in China (identifiable by dark insulating rings on the plugs) are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are only compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. WARNING: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Radio frequency exposure iPad uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks.
High-consequence activities This device is not intended for use where the failure of the device could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage. Choking hazard Some iPad accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these accessories away from small children.
Operating temperature iPad is designed to work in ambient temperatures between 32° and 95° F (0° and 35° C) and stored in temperatures between -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C). iPad can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these temperature ranges. Avoid exposing iPad to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. When youʼre using iPad or charging the battery, it is normal for iPad to get warm.
See more information about iPad Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can view include: Name iPadOS software version Model name Part and model numbers. To the right of Model, the part number appears. To see the model number, tap the part number.
View or change cellular data settings on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) Activate cellular data service on iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular models), turn cellular use on or off, and set which apps and services use cellular data. With some carriers, you can also change your data plan. Note: For help with cellular network services and billing, contact your wireless service provider. If iPad is connected to the internet via the cellular data network, an icon identifying the cellular network appears in the status bar.
Depending on your iPad model, carrier, and region, the following option may be available: Turn LTE on or off: Turning on LTE loads data faster. On iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular) and iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you can do the following: Enable Smart Data mode to optimize battery life: Tap Voice & Data, then choose 5G Auto. In this mode, your iPad automatically switches to LTE when 5G speeds donʼt provide noticeably better performance.
To learn about Do this Using iPad safely See Important safety information for iPad. iPad service and support, tips, forums, and Apple software downloads See the iPad Support website. The latest information about iPad See the iPad website. Getting personalized support (not available in all See the Apple Support website. countries or regions) Managing your Apple ID account Sign in to your Apple ID account page. Using iCloud See iCloud User Guide.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Apple and the environment At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, see our Environment website. Class 1 Laser information for iPad iPad Pro 11-inch and iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later) are classified as Class 1 Laser products per IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3. These devices comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No.
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To save energy, iPad is set to lock after two minutes of user inactivity. To change this setting, go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock, then select an option. To unlock an iPad with a Home button, press the top button or the Home button. To unlock other iPad models, tap the screen or press the top button. iPad meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Reducing energy consumption saves money and helps conserve valuable resources; see the Energy Star website.
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