[Working] Set Gboard as the default keyboard on the iPad, use one-handed mode

Similar to the iPhone, iPads come with an iOS keyboard by default. However, people who prefer Google’s keyboard layout and features may want to switch to the Gboard typing app on their iPad. So here we are with a three-step guide to setting up the Gboard as the default keyboard app on your iPad. In addition, we also mentioned the steps to use drag and one-handed mode on Gboard.

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Set the Gboard keyboard as the default keyboard on the iPad

Many users prefer the Gboard over the iOS keyboard. Although the latter is more stable, Gboard offers more features such as an integrated Google search bar, the ability to search for emojis, stickers, online GIFs, a built-in Google translator and change themes.

In addition, Gboard allows you to use swipe even when it’s full size, which is impossible on an iOS keyboard unless you switch to floating mode. Read the guide below to set up and use Gboard as your default keyboard on your iPad and use one-handed typing.

Step 1 – Install Gboard on your iPad

1. Open the App Store and look for Gboard. Or, visit directly Gboard on the App Store.
2. Click on Get and install the Gboard app on your iPad.
3. After installation, follow the steps below.

Step 2 – Install Gboard

1. When you tap Get started in Gboard, will take you to the keyboard settings. Or you can manually go to Settings> Gboard on your iPad.
2. Click here Keyboards.
3. Enable the switch for Gboard.
4. Then turn it on Allow full access and tap Allow confirm.

Step 3 – Switch to Gboard as the default iPad keyboard

1. Tap any text box to turn on the stylus on the keyboard.
2. After the default iOS keyboard opens, touch and hold the globe icon.
3. Then select Gboard to switch to the Google keyboard.

Your iPad will always open Gboard when you want to type anything from now on. However, you can switch back and forth between the Gboard and the Apple keyboard when needed by tapping the Globe icon.

Fingerwriting on Gboard on iPad

Fingerprint typing is enabled by default on the Google keyboard. To use it, swipe over the letter of the word you want to type. If you want to disable finger typing, open the Gboard app, click Keyboard settings, and disable the switch for Skating writing.

Turn on one-handed mode in Gboard on iPad

To type with one hand using the Gboard on the iPad, tap the Globe icon to switch to the Apple keyboard. Then, squeeze with two fingers to switch to the floating keyboard OR long press the keyboard icon in the upper right corner and select Floating keyboard.

When the floating keyboard opens, tap the Globe icon again to switch to Gboard. You can now use the Gboard with one-finger typing on the iPad.

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This was a detailed guide to setting up the Gboard as the default keyboard on the iPad. I hope you can now use finger typing and one-handed mode on the Google tablet keyboard. If you have any doubts or inquiries, let me know in the comments below. Stay with us for more.

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