
The ability to split the virtual keyboard on the iPad appeared with the release of iOS 5. Of course, many do not use this feature all the time. But it is really very handy when typing large amounts of text information.

How to split keyboard on iPad
To see the split iPad keyboard, simply place your thumbs on either side of the keyboard and slide them apart. To return to the one-piece keyboard, connect your fingers.
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6 hidden keys
In fact, besides the very convenience of splitting the keyboard, there are also some keyboard elements that you may not even notice. Did you know that after splitting the keyboard, hidden buttons appear?
The iPad split keyboard contains 6 hidden buttons that allow you to access the letters Y, H, B, T, G, and V (H, G, P, O, I, T) without having to use your other hand.
In order to print a hidden letter, you must double-click on the place indicated in the screenshots below.


These invisible gimmicks really speak volumes about Apple's attention to detail and focus on user experience.
Did you know about hidden iPad buttons before?
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