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Quick Way to Type Numbers on Your iPad

By SK 3 comments Last updated March 29, 2011

To type a numeral on your iPad, you typically have to tap the Numbers key (.?123) to switch the keyboard to numbers. Then type the number. And then tap the Alphabet key (ABC) to switch back to the regular keyboard. That is three keystrokes.

A shortcut is to tap the Numbers key and hold your fingers on the pad. The keyboard switches to numerals and symbols. While your fingers is still on the pad, slide it over to the number you want to type and then release your fingers. You have just typed the number and your iPad automatically switched you back to alphabet mode. That is only one tap and slide. This much more efficient than the traditional method if you just need to type a numeral.

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  1. Phil C says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Or just make it like the Android tablets. The number appear as secondary on the top row of keys. YOu can touch and hold th eley for 1/2 second, the entry will switch to the number. This is a lot easier than the touch and drag.

    Cpme-on apple caugh up the Licensing Fee to whoever holds that patent.

    Reply
  2. Donna says

    April 30, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Is there away to type more than one number and have it switch back to alpha?

    Reply
  3. Joshua Weinberg says

    March 29, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Cool! This works on the iPhone as well!

    Reply

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