The QuickType keyboard on the iPad has been updated in iOS 11 to introduce a super handy new Flick feature designed to let you enter numbers and symbols without the shift key.
When you upgrade to iOS 11 and take a look at the keyboard on the iPad, you`ll notice that all of the keys now display letters and number/symbols. A tap lets you enter the main letter on the keyboard, while a flick lets you enter the secondary symbol or number. Here`s how to use it:
Bring up the iPad`s keyboard, either in an app or using the search feature.
Tap on a key if you want to enter the standard letter or symbol.
To enter the `flick` symbol, touch a key and then pull downwards.
As you pull down, the symbol will replace the letter on the keyboard and it`ll be entered into the text field.
Typing symbols and numbers this way is simple, intuitive, and a lot faster than taking the time to use the shift key. With this keyboard, you can still access the special characters and accent marks by holding down on a key.
Turning Off the Flick Key Option
Open the Settings app.
Tap `General.`
Select the `Keyboard` option.
Toggle off `Enable Key Flicks.`
Compatibility
The new key flicking feature is available for almost all iPads that are able to run iOS 11, with the exception of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. With the larger iPad Pro model, you won`t be able to use key flicks. It is, however, available on all other iPad Pro models, the iPad Air and later, the iPad mini 2 and later, and the 5th generation iPad.Related Roundup: iOS 11 Discuss this article in our forums
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