Keyboard shortcut commands CMD+tab etc. are not working on ipadOS 27.0.1
Keyboard commands ipadOS 27
Posted on Oct 1, 2026 3:21 PM
Keyboard shortcut commands CMD+tab etc. are not working on ipadOS 27.0.1
Posted on Oct 1, 2026 3:21 PM
Oct 1, 2026 3:27 PM in response to cg.gibson
iPadOS does not replicate al Mac style keyboard shortcuts.
Command-Tab should work to change between open Apps though. If shortcuts do not work detach the iPad from the keyboard. If its a. bluetooth keyboard, try turning off bluetooth on the iPad to disconnect the keyboard and then connect it again.
If all else fails, try restarting the iPad.
click here ➜ Restart your iPad - Apple Support
See the following document for the supported shortcuts.
click here ➜ Learn iPad keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support
Oct 1, 2026 4:09 PM in response to cg.gibson
The iPad User Guide may be a useful reference for available key-shortcuts - these only being available when using an external physical keyboard, such as the Apple Magic Keyboard:
Use shortcuts on an Apple external keyboard with iPad - Apple Support
You'll note that Command ⌘ + Tab allows you to switch between recently used Apps.
Also be aware that when using the iPad in Windowed Apps or Stage Manager multitasking modes, you can access context-relevant menus (that show the equivalent key-shortcuts) from the new top-menu bar. Simply tap the window name at top-left of the iPad screen to expose the top menu, then open the associated menu to see a menu items along with their equivalent keyboard shortcuts.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368747