Apple iPad (9th Generation)

Apple iPad (9th Generation)

iPadOS 18
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Use multitasking and Dock on your Apple iPad (9th Generation) iPadOS 18

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Using multitasking and Dock, you can use several applications simultaneously and gain quick access to the most used applications. To use the functions, you need to select settings for multitasking and Dock.

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1. Switch between running applications

Slide right or left on the screen using four or five fingers to switch between running applications.

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2. Open Dock

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.

Step 3 of 12

3. Minimise Dock

Slide your finger downwards on Dock to minimise it.

Step 4 of 12

4. Personalise Dock

To add an application to Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it downwards to the left side of Dock.

You can set the left side of Dock to contain your favourite applications.
Step 5 of 12

4. Personalise Dock

To remove an application from Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it upwards from Dock.

You can only remove applications you've added to Dock yourself.
Step 6 of 12

5. Open new application using Slide Over

When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.

Using Slide Over, you can work in an application displaying on top of another open application.
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5. Open new application using Slide Over

Press the required application and drag it upwards on the screen.

Step 8 of 12

5. Open new application using Slide Over

The application now displays on top of the other open application.

Step 9 of 12

6. Open new application using Split View

When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.

Using Split View, you have access to functions in both of the open applications on the screen.
Step 10 of 12

6. Open new application using Split View

Press the required application and drag it to the right or left side of the screen.

Step 11 of 12

6. Open new application using Split View

The applications are now displayed on a split screen.

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7. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Switch between running applications

Slide right or left on the screen using four or five fingers to switch between running applications.

2. Open Dock

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.

3. Minimise Dock

Slide your finger downwards on Dock to minimise it.

4. Personalise Dock

To add an application to Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it downwards to the left side of Dock.
You can set the left side of Dock to contain your favourite applications.
To remove an application from Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it upwards from Dock.
You can only remove applications you've added to Dock yourself.

5. Open new application using Slide Over

When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
Using Slide Over, you can work in an application displaying on top of another open application.
Press the required application and drag it upwards on the screen.
The application now displays on top of the other open application.

6. Open new application using Split View

When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
Using Split View, you have access to functions in both of the open applications on the screen.
Press the required application and drag it to the right or left side of the screen.
The applications are now displayed on a split screen.

7. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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