Shortcut tips all iPad users need to know
If you’re feeling a little befuddled by your iPad, you’re not alone! Getting to grips with any new form of technology can be tricky but fortunately Apple make products almost as user friendly as they come. Read on for our favourite shortcuts that are guaranteed to make your iPad navigating that little bit simpler.
NOTE: If these tips aren’t working, open your “SETTINGS” app, tap the “GENERAL” category and enable “MULTITASKING GESTURES”.
1. Four- finger swipe right or left – Switch apps
Switching between recently used apps is a snap on an iPad. Simply place four fingers anywhere on the screen and smoothly swipe to the left or right. Your current app will appear to slide sideways and another recently used one will appear.
2. Five finger pinch – Go home
To exit an app and return to your home screen, place five fingers on your screen and pinch them together.
3. Four-finger swipe up – App switcher
You can also open the app switcher using four fingers on your screen and swiping upwards to access recently used apps.
4. Extended press on the home button – SIRI
Press the ‘home’ button and hold it when you want to access SIRI. This allows you to easily perform voice searches or ask questions.
5. Swipe down on home screen – Spotlight
On your home screen, place your finger in amongst the icons and swipe down to open the search feature. This allows you to quickly search your device, Google and your email.
6. Swipe down from top – Notification centre
Swipe down from the top of any screen and you’ll have immediate access to the notification centre which displays notifications of activity along with things like the weather and events from your calendar.
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