How to add Additional Keyboard Languages on iPad 2

Description: This guide will show you how to add additional languages to your keyboard on the iPad 2. Then you will learn how to switch to that different keyboard.

  1. Tap the Settings app.
    iOS Settings App
  2. On the left-hand side, tap on General. Now on the right-hand side scroll down to Keyboard and tap on it.
    iOS Settings, General, Keyboard
  3. On the next screen, tap on Keyboards.
    iOS Keyboard Settings
  4. You will now see the default keyboard layout as English. Tap on Add New Keyboard.
    iOS Add New Keyboard
  5. This will now bring up a list of supported keyboards. For this guide we will be selecting Arabic.
    Language Choice for New Keyboard
  6. On the previous screen you will see the additional keyboard you have selected.
    • If you ever need to delete any keyboards, tap on Edit in the top left. The red minus sign will appear and tap on it next to the keyboard you wish to delete. Tap the Done button when finished.
      Example of Deleting an Installed Keyboard, Minus Sign, Done
  7. Now we will see how to use this additional keyboard feature. Tap on your Home button to go back to the main screen.
    iPad Home Button
  8. For testing purposes, we will be clicking on the Safari app.
    iOS Safari Icon
  9. At the top, tap in the address bar and your keyboard will appear.
    iOS Safari Address Bar
  10. Now tap on the Globe key to switch the layout of the keyboard to the one(s) you have added.
    • The picture below is showing the English keyboard.
      iOS English Keyboard
    • The picture below is showing the Arabic keyboard that was selected.
      iOS Arabic Keyboard
  11. Now tap your Home button again to go back to your main screen.
    iPad Home Button

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