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How to Disable or Enable Caps Lock in iPhone/iPad

By Jennifer | Last Updated

Caps Lock is a handy feature on your iPhone or iPad, allowing you to type in all uppercase letters without needing to hold down the Shift key. Whether you want to enable or disable this function, it’s easy to customize your keyboard settings to suit your needs. This article will guide you through the steps to manage Caps Lock on your device.

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When to Turn on or off Caps Lock on iPhone/iPad

Managing the Caps Lock feature can enhance your typing experience, especially if you frequently switch between typing styles. If you often use uppercase letters, you can turn on Caps Lock. On the other hand, If you rarely need to type in all caps, you can disable it to prevent accidental activation.

How to Disable or Enable Lock in iPhone/iPad

Step 1: Open Keyboard settings: Enter Settings, choose General and click Keyboard.

Step 2: Locate the Enable Caps Lock option in Keyboard setting. After that, you can toggle the switch to On (green) if you want to enable Caps Lock.

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If you prefer to disable it, toggle the switch to Off (gray).

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How to Use Caps Lock when Typing

If you’ve enabled Caps Lock, here’s how to use it during typing sessions:

To type in all uppercase, you need to activate Caps Lock by double-tapping the Shift key on the keyboard. You’ll notice the Shift key turns solid, indicating that Caps Lock is active. Now, every letter you type will be in uppercase until you deactivate Caps Lock.

To switch back to typing in lowercase, simply tap the Shift key once more.

Conclusions

Managing Caps Lock on your iPhone or iPad is a straightforward process that can greatly improve your typing experience. Whether you want to enable it for ease of use or disable it to avoid accidental activation, the settings are easily accessible and customizable.