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One of the most unique features of the iPad is
its virtual keyboard, which displays a keyboard
on the screen and lets you type directly on the
surface of the iPad. While typing on a flat piece
of glass might initially feel odd, you’ll soon find
that you’ll adjust and be able to use the virtual
keyboard nearly as well (or perhaps even bet-
ter) than using a physical keyboard that can get
clogged with crumbs, dust, and spilled liquids.
To make the virtual keyboard easier to use,
you can customize its behavior. After a little
practice, you’ll soon find yourself capable of
typing happily away on the iPad whether you
need to write a note to yourself, an email mes-
sage, or a website address.
In this chapter you’ll learn how to customize
and use the virtual keyboard on your iPad.
Using and
Customizing the
Virtual Keyboard