{"id":405193,"date":"2017-09-22T22:50:54","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T14:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/how-to\/ipad-flick-keyboard-ios-11&amp;post_date=1506102654\/"},"modified":"2017-09-22T22:50:54","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T14:50:54","slug":"how-to-use-the-ipads-new-flick-keyboard-in-ios-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/how-to-use-the-ipads-new-flick-keyboard-in-ios-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the iPad&#8217;s New Flick Keyboard in iOS 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>When you upgrade to iOS 11 and take a look at the keyboard on the iPad, you&#8217;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&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li\/>\n<li>Bring up the iPad&#8217;s keyboard, either in an app or using the search feature.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/08\/ios11keyboardipad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584939\"\/><\/li>\n<li>Tap on a key if you want to enter the standard letter or symbol.<\/li>\n<li>To enter the &#8220;flick&#8221; symbol, touch a key and then pull downwards.<\/li>\n<li>As you pull down, the symbol will replace the letter on the keyboard and it&#8217;ll be entered into the text field.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/08\/ios11ipadkeyboardflick.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"285\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584940\"\/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Turning Off the Flick Key Option<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li\/>\n<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li>Tap &#8220;General.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Select the &#8220;Keyboard&#8221; option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.macrumors.com\/article-new\/2017\/08\/ios11ipadkeyflickssettings.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-584941\"\/><\/li>\n<li>Toggle off &#8220;Enable Key Flicks.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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