IOS IPad keyboard disappears

when I type a message in Mail, if I stop and pull up another app, the keyboard disappears. I have to exit mail, open again, and then retrieve the draft. My IOS is up to date, I have restarted the device, and none of this helps. There was a post about this in January of this year but there’s no resolution. Your feedback is most welcome.

iPad (9th generation)

Posted on Jul 20, 2023 7:06 AM

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Jul 20, 2023 7:11 AM in response to jlgaliette

When the on-screen keyboard seemingly disappears upon returning to the Mail App, simply tap the To or Cc/Bcc field of the currently open draft message; the keyboard should reappear.

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