iPad tip: More keyboard shortcuts and hidden features

The iPad keyboard holds many secrets that can make typing just a little bit easier. In a previous post we told you about several shortcuts that you may not be aware of, and here are a few more!

Swiping comma - An upward swipe of the comma key will insert an apostrophe.

Swiping period / full stop - Swiping up on the period key inserts a quotation mark.

Holding down period / full stop - This produces an ellipsis when the key is held down.

Holding down hyphen - This produces an em dash or bullet when the key held down.

Dollar key - Holding down the dollar key reveals options for various other currencies.

If you are looking for more iPad tips then visit the Know iPad Top Tips section.

For more information on buying iPads then check out the Know iPad store for iPads, iPad accessories and more. Our iPad Buyer's Guide also has some valuable advice for those wanting to buy an iPad. 

If you want to get more detailed iPad advice then you can either read the Know iPad FAQs or browse the Know iPad Bookstore for iPad guides, manuals and other iPad books.

Comments

[Jerry Brisbane]

WOW! Thanks for that. I have just purchased the last iPad 1 in the store at a discount prior to the arrival here in Australia of iPad 2 tomorrow.

Those shortcuts are great. As a marketing copywriter, I was struggling a little with what seemed to me to be a limited keyboard, but I can see how these shortcuts will save a lot of time.

Probably means I won't have to cart the BT keyboard around all the time after all.

I particularly like the hyphen/em-dash one.

Thanks!

[Global Aquaria Tech. Support]

I just got the i-pad "Part-II" and the apple case for it but then promptly returned the case because I found a great case for half the price that has a built-in BT keyboard. The case is an a-typical portfolio style that may be folded in a way similar to the Apple case for comfortable use in your arms, lap, or stood up like a laptop in portrait or landscape orentation. the keyboard is built into the case and is just as comfortable as a regular keyboard and is splash-proof.

BREED CtrlCase & Keyboard, $40, I found it at COMPUSA on sale

REMEMBER: The iPad II is 30% thinner than the iPad so be sure to purchase the right size case. If you can't find the case for the II, you can buy the regular case and stick 4 pieces of velcro (soft side) to each inside corner of the inside case and you will find a snug fit.

Good Luck!!!