ipad letter keys acting like arrow keys

7,8,9,u,i,o,j,k,&l are all working like arrow keys on my logitech combo touch magic keyboard. return is acting weird too. Please Help!!

Posted on Dec 1, 2022 10:43 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 10:49 AM

You need to disable MouseKeys:

Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Assistive Touch > Mouse Keys - set to OFF

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LotusPilot

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Dec 1, 2022 10:49 AM in response to Reyn

You need to disable MouseKeys:

Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Assistive Touch > Mouse Keys - set to OFF

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Dec 2, 2022 07:13 AM in response to LotusPilot

Wow, You're the best! thanks. That worked. I don't even know how that got turned on.

Dec 2, 2022 07:17 AM in response to Reyn

You are very welcome.

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