iPad and iPad Pro For Dummies, 2022nd Edition

Chapter 19

Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts

IN THIS CHAPTER

Preventing your iPad from bothering others

Making the most of your dock

Taking a picture with your volume buttons

Learning new words with a few taps

If someone asked me to pick my ten favorite iPad features, I’d probably say something like, “How could I? It would be like picking my ten favorite children!” (Then to myself, I’d snicker and think, “Ho, ho, I don’t even have ten children!”) However, my editor just sighed and asked once again, “Could you please just pick your ten favorite iPad features. Thanks!” Okay, for her — and especially for you, dear reader — I’ve put together ten of my favorite hints, tips, and shortcuts. Enjoy!

Use Do Not Disturb for Others

You probably think of the do not disturb (DND) feature as a way of keeping your iPad from bugging you while you are sleeping, in a meeting, or just don't want to be bothered. But DND can also help you be considerate to your family, roommates, or fellow office workers. If you're going to leave your iPad behind when you go somewhere, activate do not disturb to keep ...