Modifying this control will update this page automatically

Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPod touch

You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPod touch. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPod touch, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate.

Set the onscreen keyboard to display only uppercase letters

If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters.

Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Keyboards, then turn off Show Lowercase Keys.

Type on a larger onscreen keyboard

Rotate iPod touch to landscape orientation to use a larger keyboard for typing in many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts.

For information about other ways to adjust the onscreen keyboard, see Set typing options.

Control iPod touch with an external keyboard

If you have difficulty using the touchscreen, you can control your iPod touch using shortcuts on Magic Keyboard (sold separately).

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Keyboards, tap Full Keyboard Access, then turn on Full Keyboard Access.

  2. Control your iPod touch using keyboard shortcuts.

    Action

    Shortcut

    Go to the next item

    Tab

    Go to the previous item

    Shift-Tab

    Activate the selected item

    Space bar

    Go to the Home Screen

    Command-H

    Open the App Switcher

    Tab-A

    Open Control Center

    Tab-C

    Open Notification Center

    Tab-N

    Show Help

    Tab-H

  3. To customize the keyboard shortcuts, tap Commands.

  4. To customize the appearance of the focus, tap any of the following:

    • Auto-Hide

    • Increase Size

    • High Contrast

    • Color

Change how the keys respond on an external keyboard

If you have difficulty using an external keyboard, you can adjust the settings.

Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Keyboards, then tap any of the following:

  • Key Repeat: You can adjust the repeat interval and delay.

  • Sticky Keys: Use Sticky Keys to press and hold modifier keys, such as Command and Option, as you press another key.

  • Slow Keys: Use Slow Keys to adjust the time between when a key is pressed and when it’s activated.

Morty Proxy This is a proxified and sanitized view of the page, visit original site.
Helpful?
Character limit: 250
Maximum character limit is 250.
Thanks for your feedback.
Morty Proxy This is a proxified and sanitized view of the page, visit original site.