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14. Easily Switch Between Apps Just like a Mac, you can quickly cycle through apps using cmd + tab. Continue holding the cmd key and press tab ever y time you want to cycle to the next app. Use cmd + shift + tab to cycle in the other direction. Let go of all keys (or press return) to switch to the currently selected app. 13. Secondary Click Like most desktop operating systems, iPadOS now features a secondary-click option (think right-click), you can hold control and click to bring up a contextual menu. If you'd rather, you can set up Two Finger Secondary Click within the Settings app under General > Trackpad, this will allow you to click with two- fingers to bring up contextual menus. 12. Adjust Keyboard Brightness Apple doesn't appear to allow you to adjust the keyboard brightness using the keyboard itself; however, you can adjust it with the Settings app (General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard). Keep in mind, the keyboard does adjust automatically using the iPad's ambient light sensors. 11. Tap to Click Also under the trackpad settings is an option for Tap to Click. Enable this option if you'd like to tap the trackpad with one finger to click. If Two Finger Secondary Click is enabled, you can tap with two fingers to bring up contextual menus/options. 10. Where's the ESC Key? Short answer: there isn't one. But, there is a shortcut! If you're somewhere that supports the Escape key function, simply hold the cmd key and press period (.). This will act as an ESC key. In addition, you can modify some of the hardware keys under Settings > General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard. One of the options is to set a hardware key to function as an ESC key. So, if you never use the Globe key, consider changing it to something more useful. Personally, I'll stick with the shortcut. 9. How to Change the Appearance of the Cursor You can change the cursor's look under the Accessibility settings. Simply select the Pointer Control menu and make any needed changes. You can adjust contrast, adjust the time it takes to hide the pointer, size, and more. You can even choose to add a colored outline to the cursor to make it stand out. 8. Use with the Previous Generation iPad Pros The Magic Keyboard isn't limited to the newest iPad Pro, if you own an 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation) or 12-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation), you can still use the new Magic Keyboard. Keep in mind, the camera cutout is larger to accommodate the latest models. 7. Use It in "Tablet Mode" One gripe about the Magic Keyboard is that you can't fold it back like Smart Keyboard Folio. This is likely to protect the keyboard and because it just wouldn't work well with this design. That being said, if you don't want to use the keyboard, I've found it easy to grasp the iPad at the bottom (nearest the keyboard) and simply pull it off . Do the same thing in reverse to place it back. The strong magnets within