{"id":1987,"date":"2024-07-09T08:46:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T12:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2024-07-09T08:46:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T12:46:38","slug":"tired-of-tapping-use-an-external-keyboard-on-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-of-keyboard-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1987","title":{"rendered":"Tired of Tapping? Use an External Keyboard on Your iPhone and Unlock Tons of Keyboard Shortcuts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Original source article is at <a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/how-to\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts-0385569\/\">https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/how-to\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts-0385569\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a physical keyboard over the onscreen keyboard will improve your typing speed and make it easier to navigate and edit large text documents. And through keyboard shortcuts, you&#8217;ll also have a lot of the same functionality for non-text-based tasks like going to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/home-screen-customization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Screen<\/a>, taking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/how-to\/youre-taking-screenshots-wrong-here-are-better-ways-capture-your-iphones-screen-and-why-you-should-be-using-them-0385353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screenshots<\/a>, adjusting screen brightness, and playing audio and video content. These keyboard shortcuts might even be faster to get around iOS than touch-based navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever plan to do a big piece of work away from your computer or iPad, a hardware keyboard is a must-have accessory to get big projects done on your pocket-sized iPhone. Here&#8217;s how to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose Your External Keyboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the iPhone was initially designed with touch input in mind, it has supported various input methods since early on, including external keyboards. Physical keyboards for the iPhone come in many shapes and sizes, including keyboard cases, but an Apple-branded keyboard is the way to go if you&#8217;re looking for a Mac-like experience on your iPhone. Still, nearly any wired or wireless keyboard will work with iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t already have an external Bluetooth keyboard, here are some great options that&#8217;d work with an iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Apple Keyboards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apple Magic Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad\u00a0\u00a0(seen below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/39\/04\/63855610031980\/0\/638556100319803904.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaJ6JA_uH3fgSEVg8os6hhHfS9komYUy4AxwgqvSQ-KKAveOLJo6lhylZtJckCTOkNBB1c_cEKEPB5xeE8GHku_3ZwMTxeNCausXanVi7WlIOPG8STD1GRKZIl_o-xuDAeyeXhL1bNHUkqoMlOh68aBv9DJODXjS7d3GtG3eT0y0J-KCjHMkIjwK8ThVfhBUQMMWlFxZfycZudi-xy-hib6d61dUjSEydvu=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/39\/04\/63855610031980\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Other Keyboards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard\u00a0\u00a0(seen below)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iClever BK10 Bluetooth Keyboard\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TIETI Bluetooth Keyboard with Numeric Keypad\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tonysa Bluetooth Keyboard for Phones with Case\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arteck Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/46\/97\/63855610200136\/0\/638556102001364697.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Na6XY4CzgSIf99ERc0qGM96-AlqdCDxlZAPSo9n4C5TdPUfXexF9abABhFqnzUMzlwDZzZO4bd7OFa4CYFkR1EMAmolNK4GA8xj64eUhgxsQgUQtndwakSFyddcSZ_lReG6JCnkW_iAK8aTtQeHk2thwUic6qtIZ9qBqdvOgGaPU5g2SPdlcQ9lvGOltZHHtPxY0EHVNtcRd40c0hEcGgj6pLQPlWI2I3Jm=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/46\/97\/63855610200136\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect Your Keyboard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect to your iPhone via a wireless or wired keyboard. Connecting a wired keyboard to your iPhone is simple, but getting a Bluetooth keyboard working is also easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluetooth Connection<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To connect your wireless keyboard via Bluetooth, ensure it&#8217;s in pairing mode (see your keyboard&#8217;s documentation for help), then head to Settings \u00bb Bluetooth on your iPhone and select the keyboard from the Other Devices section after it appears. If it does not show up, verify that the keyboard is in pairing mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap the keyboard&#8217;s name in Other Devices to pair your iPhone to it, and you should be ready. If your keyboard allows you to change its name, tap the info (i) button next to its name and rename it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/90\/51\/63855597515073\/0\/638555975150739051.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NabCd3W-HSYE3H0gpNudzTs-KYUsm0No7uVJyISDH9Rt01ylqVO2OfO1ZcoyiefeMvJp5Uy899PCZNeBrg3f2r0DmP7aZmiOQfwZ52nCK4Ua_MxMhtWDpnzmhTkxt5K5X1utylFG6ZdUMfzaLuajWlrayW2VXIyUvpYv5KLA2EHIpCbbVUet3QqCeSJrXu7sApta1kg2yfbsVTqFdBUaeoKJ1uS0IUbvFMj=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/90\/51\/63855597515073\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the Basic Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, iOS has a lot of keyboard shortcuts you can use for getting around and editing text, and you can even use your keyboard&#8217;s function keys to control things like screen brightness, volume levels, and media playback. Below are the most common commands you&#8217;ll find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Basic System Actions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The following keyboard shortcuts are typically standard across both Apple and third-party keyboards. However, some third-party keyboards may incorrectly map the buttons, so even if the keyboard has a Command key, it may not be the real Command key. For example, one keyboard I have swapped the Command and Option (Alt\/Win) keys, which can be frustrating if you&#8217;re used to an Apple-specific keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Command-H           Go to the Home Screen\nCommand-Space bar   Open Spotlight Search\nCommand-Shift-3     Take a screenshot\nCommand-Shift-4     Take a screenshot and open it in the editor\nCommand-Tab         Switch to the next most recently used app in the app switcher<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The next ones are standard on Apple keyboards but may differ slightly on third-party keyboards. For example, on an Apple keyboard, the playback controls occupy F7, F8, and F9, but on one of my generic keyboards, they&#8217;re F6, F7, and F8. You can usually tell what they are by their associated icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>F1                  Lower screen brightness\nF2                  Raise screen brightness\nF3                  Open the app switcher\nF4                  Open Spotlight Search\nF5                  Start Dictation\nF6                  Toggle Do Not Disturb mode\nF7                  Start the track over or jump back to the previous track\nF8                  Play or pause the track\nF9                  Skip to the next track\nF10                 Mute the volume\nF11                 Decrease the volume\nF12                 Increase the volume<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Basic Text Navigation and Editing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, many text-based apps like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/apple-notes-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notes<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/apple-messages-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Messages<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/apple-mail-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mail<\/a>&nbsp;will let you use the following text navigation shortcuts with your external keyboard without special permission. If you have a third-party keyboard, it may not support all of these, but most should work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Globe ()                    Switch to another keyboard\n\nCommand-A                     Select all text\nCommand-C                     Copy selected text\nCommand-V                     Paste copied text\nCommand-X                     Cut selected text\nCommand-Z                     Undo last action\nCommand-Shift-Z               Redo last undone action\n\nUp arrow                      Move insertion point up one line\nDown arrow                    Move insertion point down one line\nLeft arrow                    Move insertion point back one character\nRight arrow                   Move insertion point forward one character\n\nOption-Up arrow               Move insertion point to the beginning of the paragraph\nOption-Down arrow             Move insertion point to the end of the paragraph\nOption-Left arrow             Move insertion point back one word\nOption-Right arrow            Move insertion point forward one word\n\nShift-Option-Up arrow         Select the previous paragraph\nShift-Option-Down arrow       Select the next paragraph\nShift-Option-Left arrow       Select the previous word\nShift-Option-Right arrow      Select the next word\n\nCommand-Up arrow              Move insertion point to beginning of a text field\nCommand-Down arrow            Move insertion point to the end of a text field\nCommand-Left arrow            Move insertion point to beginning of the current line\nCommand-Right arrow           Move insertion point to the end of the current line\n\nShift-Command-Up arrow        Select all preceding text\nShift-Command-Down arrow      Select all following text\nShift-Command-Left arrow      Select the current line's preceding text\nShift-Command-Right arrow     Select the current line's following text<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Basic Text Formatting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In apps that support basic text formatting like bold, italics, and underlines, the following commands should work regardless of your keyboard model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Command-B               Toggle bold or bold selected text\nCommand-I               Toggle italics or italicize selected text\nCommand-U               Toggle underlines or underline selected text<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn App-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each app on your iPhone will have special keyboard shortcuts for more unique app-based actions like replying to emails, opening new browser tabs, and starting a new note. Below are a few examples to show how helpful an external keyboard can be on iOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Mail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use most of the basic keyboard shortcuts above when in Apple&#8217;s Mail app on your iPhone, but you can also use these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Viewing emails\n--------------\nCommand-L             Enable or disable the Message Filter for the current mailbox\nControl-Command-S     Hide or show the Mail sidebar in landscape orientation on larger iPhone models\nShift-Command-J       Mark the selected email as junk\nShift-Command-N       Get new emails\nControl-Command-A     Archive the current email\n\nDrafting emails\n---------------\nCommand-N             Compose a new email\nCommand-R             Reply to the selected email\nShift-Command-R       Reply All to the selected email\nShift-Command-F       Forward the selected email\nShift-Command-A       Attach files to your email\nShift-Command-D       Send emails\nCommand-Z             Unsend email\nShift-Command-V       Paste text into your email as a quotation\nOption-Command-B      Show the Bcc address field in your email\nOption-Command-R      Show the Reply-To address field in your email<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Safari<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Mail, you can use many of the basic keyboard shortcuts above when in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/apple-safari-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safari<\/a>&nbsp;on your iPhone \u2014 only it depends on what you&#8217;re doing. For example, you may not get all the basic text editing commands in the search bar, but you will when in text fields supporting formatting, like when commenting on Gadget Hacks articles. Safari also has the following commands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Webpages\n--------\nCommand-L               Go to the Smart Search bar\nCommand-R               Reload the current webpage\nCommand-F               Find within the current webpage\nEsc                     When typing in the Smart Search field, restore the current webpage address\nCommand-P               Print the current webpage\nCommand-Plus sign (+)   Zoom in on website content\nCommand-Minus sign (-)  Zoom out on website content\nShift-Command-D         Add the current webpage to the Reading List\nShift-Command-R         Open or close Reader view\nEsc                     Close Reader view\nControl-Command-1       Show or hide the Bookmarks sidebar\nControl-Command-2       Show or hide the Reading List\n\nTabs\n----\nCommand-T               Open a new tab\nCommand-W               Close the current tab\nCommand-Return          Open a webpage in a new tab after typing in the Smart Search field\nCommand-Enter           Open a webpage in a new tab after typing in the Smart Search field\nShift-Command-Return    Open a webpage in a new tab after typing in the Smart Search field, and make that tab the active tab\nShift-Command-Enter     Open a webpage in a new tab after typing in the Smart Search field, and make that tab the active tab\nShift-Command-\\         Show tab overview\nControl-Tab             Go to the next tab\nShift-Command-]         Go to the next tab\nControl-Shift-Tab       Go to the previous tab\nShift-Command -&#91;        Go to the previous tab\nCommand-1               Open the first tab\nCommand-2               Open the second tab\nCommand-3               Open the third tab\nCommand-4               Open the fourth tab\nCommand-5               Open the fifth tab\nCommand-6               Open the sixth tab\nCommand-7               Open the seventh tab\nCommand-8               Open the eighth tab\nCommand-9               Open the ninth tab\nCommand-W               Close the active tab\nShift-Command-T         Reopen the last tab you closed<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the basic text editing commands will work in Notes, as well as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Command-N           Create a new note\nCommand-F           Find within the current note\nShift-Command-L     Add a checklist\nShift-Command-7     Create a bulleted list\nCommand-K           Add a link\nControl-Command-S   Hide the sidebar in landscape orientation on larger iPhone models<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Pages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pages, Apple&#8217;s text-editing app, you can use all of the above basic text editing keyboard shortcuts, but there are a ton more you can add to your arsenal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Navigating documents\n--------------------\nCommand-N                       Create a new document (open the template chooser)\nCommand\u2013O                       Open the document manager\nShift-Command-Right angle (&gt;)   Zoom in\nShift-Command-Left angle (&lt;)    Zoom out\nCommand-J                       Jump to a selection in a document\nShift-Command-E                 Enter or exit Edit Page Template view\nUp arrow                        In reading view, move up the page\nDown arrow                      In reading view, move down the page\nSpace bar                       In reading view, jump down the page\nOption Up arrow                 In reading view, go to the previous page\nOption-Down arrow               In reading view, go to the next page\nCommand-Up arrow                In reading view, move to the beginning of the document\nCommand-Down arrow              In reading view, move to the end of the document\nCommand-Left arrow              In reading view, move to the left of the canvas\nCommand-Right arrow             In reading view, move to the right of the canvas\n\nText editing\/formatting\n-----------------------\nOption-Shift-Command-V          Paste and match the style of the destination text\nOption-Command-C                Copy the paragraph or object style\nOption-Command-V                Paste the paragraph or object style\nCommand-Plus sign (+)           Increase text size\nCommand-Minus sign (-)          Decrease text size\nControl-Command-Plus Sign (+)   Make the text superscript\nControl-Command-Minus Sign (-)  Make the text subscript\nCommand-K                       Turn text or an object into a link\nCommand-Left Bracket (&#91;)        Decrease the indent level of a block of text or a list item\nCommand-Right Bracket (])       Increase the indent level of a block of text or a list item\nCommand-Return                  Insert a page break\nCommand-Enter                   Insert a page break\nControl-J                       Start a new line\nControl-D                       Delete\nControl-E                       Jump to the end of the line\nPage up                         Scroll up one page without moving the insertion point\nPage down                       Scroll down one page without moving the insertion point\n\nFind tool\n---------\nCommand-F                       Show the Find window\nCommand-F                       Select the text in the Find field (while in the Find window)\nCommand-G                       Find next (while in the Find window)\nShift-Command-G                 Find previous (while in the Find window)\n\nInformation\n-----------\nShift-Command-W                 Show or hide word count\nCommand-R                       Show or hide the ruler\n\nCommenting\n----------\nShift-Command-K                 Add a comment\nCommand-Return                  Save a comment\n\nBookmarking\n-----------\nOption-Command-B                Add a bookmark\n\nManaging objects\n----------------\nOption-Command-G                Group the selected objects\nOption-Shift-Command-G          Ungroup the selected objects\nCommand-L                       Lock the selected object\nOption-Command-L                Unlock the selected object\nCommand-D                       Duplicate the selected object\nOption-drag                     Duplicate the selected object and move to another position\nUp arrow                        Move the selected object up one point\nDown arrow                      Move the selected object down one point\nLeft arrow                      Move the selected object left one point\nRight arrow                     Move the selected object right one point\nShift-Up arrow                  Move the selected object up ten points\nShift-Down arrow                Move the selected object down ten points\nShift-Left arrow                Move the selected object left ten points\nShift-Right arrow               Move the selected object right ten points\nShift-Command-B                 Move the selected object to the back\nShift-Command-F                 Move the selected object to the front\nOption-Shift-Command-B          Move the selected object backward\nOption-Shift-Command-F          Move the selected object forward\n\nPrinting\n--------\nCommand-P                       Print a document\n\nCharts and tables\n-----------------\nReturn                              Insert a paragraph break when editing text in a cell\nOption-Tab                          Insert a tab in text or a formula\nCommand-K                           Move forward through options when specify absolute and relative attributes of selected cell references\nShift-Command-K                     Move backward through options when specify absolute and relative attributes of selected cell references\nShift-Command-D                     Open the Chart Data Editor\nOption-Command-E                    Insert an equation\nControl-Option-Command-Up arrow     Add or remove the top table border\nControl-Option-Command-Down arrow   Add or remove the bottom table border\nControl-Option-Command-Left arrow   Add or remove the left table border\nControl-Option-Command-Right arrow  Add or remove the right table border\nOption-Up arrow                     In a table, add rows above the selected cells\nOption-Down arrow                   In a table, add rows below the selected cells\nOption-Left arrow                   In a table, add columns to the left of the selected cells\nOption-Right arrow                  In a table, add columns to the right of the selected cells\nOption-Command-Up arrow             In a table, select the first populated cell in the current column\nOption-Command-Down arrow           In a table, select the last populated cell in the current column\nOption-Command-Left arrow           In a table, select the first populated cell in the current row\nOption-Command-Right arrow          In a table, select the last populated cell in the current row\nOption-Command-Delete               Delete selected rows\nControl-Command-Delete              Delete selected columns\nShift-Tab                           Select the table name\nReturn                              Select the first cell in a selected table\nOption-Shift-Command-Up arrow       In a table, expand the current selection to include the first populated cell in the current column\nOption-Shift-Command-Down arrow     In a table, expand the current selection to include the last populated cell in the current column\nOption-Shift-Command-Left arrow     In a table, expand the current selection to include the first populated cell in the current row\nOption-Shift-Command-Right arrow    In a table, expand the current selection to include the last populated cell in the current row\nControl-Command-M                   In a table, merge selected cells\nOption-Control-Command-M            In a table, unmerge selected cells<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable Full Keyboard Access for More Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to an accessibility feature called &#8220;Full Keyboard Access,&#8221; you can extend your physical keyboard usage. The feature gives your hardware keyboard complete control over every onscreen element on your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable it, go to Settings \u00bb Accessibility \u00bb Keyboards &amp; Typing (or just Keyboards) \u00bb Full Keyboard Access. Then, toggle on the &#8220;Full Keyboard Access&#8221; switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may immediately notice a blue box highlighting &#8220;Back&#8221; or another button on your screen. This blue outline shows you what&#8217;s highlighted so you can perform actions on that onscreen element. Hitting the space bar activates the selected item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/02\/80\/63855597981527\/0\/638555979815270280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaABcdjcXpSwgo8uRgminIdVulPUNmFmoYN1Qupg2spOKsSmkS7oKo8rUYyBxh1wHwoZhPckQwjaZ794IWZjmPsOoMMggIkJT1F9SADhMKxJy-WAdokDRw0vVJn9tvQt8qUriVjk6odTz2nbxpY3tl26jB06orF8-QKMavZJVkWWX3vbIevB65CgMJbJYQ8ut33eOZk_JWxaKlYFUXKnjCMTbhkvTH33DHA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/02\/80\/63855597981527\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the Default Full Keyboard Access Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, your keyboard should be able to use the following shortcuts to perform basic functions and gestures, move around, interact, and control system features. But it doesn&#8217;t stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Basic\n-----\nTab-H                   Show or hide Full Keyboard Access commands\nTab                     Move forward\nShift-Tab               Move backward\nSpace bar               Activate the selected item\nUp arrow                Move up\nDown arrow              Move down\nLeft arrow              Move left\nRight arrow             Move right\nFn-H                    Go to the Home Screen\n\nMovement\n--------\nTab                     Move forward\nShift-Tab               Move backward\nUp arrow                Move up\nDown arrow              Move down\nLeft arrow              Move left\nRight arrow             Move right\nTab-Left arrow          Move to beginning\nTab-Right arrow         Move to end\nControl-Tab             Move to next item\nControl-Shift-Tab       Move to previous item\nTab-F                   Find\n\nInteraction\n-----------\nSpace bar               Activate the selected item\nTab-B                   Go back\nTab-M                   Contextual menu\nTap-Z                   Actions\n\nDevice\n------\nFn-H                                Go to the Home Screen\nFn-Up arrow                         Open the App Switcher\nFn-C                                Open Control Center\nFn-N                                Open Notification Center\nTab-L                               Go to Lock Screen\nControl-Option-Shift-Command-R      Restart iPhone\nFn-S                                Activate Siri\nTab-X                               Open the Accessiblity Shortcut\nControl-Option-Shift-Command-S      Send an Emergency SOS\nTab-R                               Rotate the iPhone\nTab-P                               Open Apple Pay\nControl-Option-Shift-Command-.      Open Analytics\nControl-Option-Command-P            Toggle Pass-Through Mode (which disables Full Keyboard Access temporarily so you can use regular keyboard shortcuts)\n\nGestures\n--------\nTab-G                               View available keyboard gestures\nSpace bar                           Tap\/press\nShift-Space bar                     Tap\/press with two fingers\nUp arrow                            Swipe up\nDown arrow                          Swipe down\nLeft arrow                          Swipe left\nRight arrow                         Swipe right\nShift-Up arrow                      Swipe up with two fingers\nShift-Down arrow                    Swipe down with two fingers\nShift-Left arrow                    Swipe left with two fingers\nShift-Right arrow                   Swipe right with two fingers\nCommand-Up arrow                    Zoom in\nCommand-Down arrow                  Zoom out\nCommand-Left arrow                  Rotate left\nCommand-Right arrow                 Rotate right<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the complete list of keyboard commands for iOS, hit Tab-H on your keyboard to open the list of keyboard shortcuts. Alternatively, open the &#8220;Commands&#8221; menu in Full Keyboard Access to see the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/51\/48\/63855598174761\/0\/638555981747615148.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NbgKpBMmAMjeWTsOUKsUS31_h9kvnyCMXZwyJzPO9hvkaK_DgM6j12z6LVRAd_orWNSIXwLyxmIbxmUXgW5KzfO65BCBxmA_16LTgY033bNL3AYnbfZq9M-EXiX3wsBzs5FItw_ARC0A1h0HwBfIX4uFiYC1QP1p5b3k_mKW_JgMZJYdiCFpBi6C4XXfq3ycWmavhez8ouiOEkOG_YWgX8haNEizTjUYxq1=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/51\/48\/63855598174761\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize Full Keyboard Access Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can customize any of the listed commands in the Commands menu by tapping it. You can even assign a keyboard shortcut to any custom shortcut you&#8217;ve built in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/collection\/shortcuts-tips-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shortcuts<\/a>&nbsp;app, which will be the last section in the Commands menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prompt will appear telling you to enter a key combination on your keyboard. So, pick the keys you&#8217;d like to use with the command, then press them together to see the key combination recorded in the prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tap &#8220;Done&#8221; to assign the keyboard shortcut to the command or double-tap the space bar to stop recording, then navigate to &#8220;Done&#8221; with your keyboard and select it. If you try to use a keyboard shortcut already assigned to a different command, a prompt will instruct you to return and use a unique shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/78\/61\/63855598272495\/0\/638555982724957861.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_Nb2iidJORAIE__uYnYBSlImbaHn8zFd7AtS-VknEBunpQ_uHveBZXWc8lNV5CXXzkCOeat0D_f0GnnzDVy0aCFXuLO7U0IHHHGfL7UOl-GveuXtMkCTq1UX-SKHTIwVHICSU7dsqSa4MONrbpSlaosbXCIwZ3Qi08zmzykjeU69t8xmWgDgQlG4EC2KZ_yXfhyygwGAQR3o8yHEsNYZmDVY0P3WHI-Me510=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/78\/61\/63855598272495\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restore Full Keyboard Access Shortcuts to the Defaults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need or want to restore the keyboard shortcuts to their defaults, head to the bottom of the Commands menu and tap &#8220;Restore Defaults,&#8221; then confirm with &#8220;Restore Defaults&#8221; on the action sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/original\/52\/45\/63855598314136\/0\/638555983141365245.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaoIkpHK4IJf_XCcH3MWATeuykr3OXIFRHWlmcDU9ioSxfjUJFFihAH3ZkSGZQQ6XjA8Y1qExx0kqFQIRCS5KnPvAP7R62c03ZpNfpYpgZv7L-1Wtffnu6orGGi4cJMtCW7m0OsV70hF8DwnwMZj_NNdqcKSiu3lA4PnSMBoWuCctiy_tBKMCvFnJrSWnWm1LlAK_x20adPg749PrzVLmNEOeHZfbxsTES_=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/img.gadgethacks.com\/img\/52\/45\/63855598314136\/0\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts.w1456.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Cover photo and screenshots by Cory Bohon\/Gadget Hacks<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Original source article is at https:\/\/ios.gadgethacks.com\/how-to\/tired-tapping-use-external-keyboard-your-iphone-and-unlock-tons-keyboard-shortcuts-0385569\/ Using a physical keyboard over the onscreen keyboard will improve your typing speed and make it easier to navigate and edit large text documents. And through keyboard shortcuts, you&#8217;ll also have a lot of the same functionality for non-text-based tasks like going to the\u00a0Home Screen, taking\u00a0screenshots, adjusting screen brightness, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.mountdesales.net\/?p=1987\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Tired of Tapping? 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