Only using 1/3 of the screen

Some apps are not utilizing the full screen. They are opening in the center of it and I am unable to maximize the pages. Is there a setting I can change so that it utilizes the entire screen? Michelle

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 1, 2022 2:21 PM

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Sep 1, 2022 2:34 PM in response to Mimindshelp

Be aware that not all Apps are coded to use the entire available screen. Some Apps, explicitly designed for iPhone, will not occupy the entire screen - but will instead show the equivalent iPhone view centred within the larger iPad screen.

Similarly, some Apps may force display in Portrait screen orientation.

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