Do Not Disturb: suspend notifications and sounds | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Do Not DisturbSuspend notifications and sounds
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting stops any notifications and sounds from apps showing on your iPad....
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Side switch: choose what it’s used for | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Side switchChoose what it's used for
If you have an iPad Air or older, there is a switch on the side of the iPad...
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Back button: return to the last app | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Back buttonReturn to the last app
Often, iPad users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to a...
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Widgets: customizing the widget view | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]WidgetsCustomizing the Widget View
Widgets are everywhere in iOS, providing quick access to relevant daily information. To access widgets, simply swipe from...
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Split-screen multitasking: operate two apps at once | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Split-screen multitaskingOperate two apps at once
The iPad offers some multitasking features that can show two apps on screen at once, Slide Over and Split...
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Home screen: welcome to the iPad | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Home screenWelcome to the iPad
The Home screen is where you’ll find all of your apps and is the primary way to interact...
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App management: move and delete apps | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]App managementMove and delete apps
Moving icons around on your screen is easy, as is deleting any apps that you no longer use....
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Folders: organize your apps | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]FoldersOrganizing your apps
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, based on type, or any other grouping method you...
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Multitasking: swap between different apps | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]MultitaskingSwap between different apps
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. Double-press the Home button...
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Cover Sheet: see all your notifications | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Cover SheetSee all your notifications
View all your received messages in one place via the Cover Sheet. This view can be seen on...
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Spotlight search: find things quickly and easily | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Spotlight searchFind things quickly and easily
Spotlight search enables you to search your iPad for contacts, apps, music, video, audio books, notes, emails, calendar...
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Quick reply: respond to notifications directly | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Quick ReplyRespond to notifications directly
When app updates appear as notifications on the Cover Sheet, you can interact with them to open the...
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Hide banners: instantly dismiss pop-up notifications | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Hide bannersInstantly dismiss pop-up notifications
Apps can show notifications in the form of banners across the top of the screen, which appear when...
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Control Center: save time with quick shortcuts | iOS 11 Guide [iPad]Control CenterSave time with quick shortcuts
Control Center houses shortcuts to several apps, features, and settings. To quickly gain access to handy options in the...
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Set wallpaper: choose a new background image | iOS 11 GuideSet wallpaperChoose a new background image
You can change the wallpaper (background image) that displays on both the iPhone's Lock screen and Home screen, and...
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Screenshots: how to take a screenshot | iOS 11 GuideScreenshotsHow to take a screenshot
It’s possible to save images from apps by taking a screenshot of the current view on your iPhone....
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Multitasking: switching between apps | iOS 11 GuideMultitaskingSwitching between apps
You can easily swap between apps without having to close the one you’re using. Double-press the Home button...
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Reach the top: get to grips with a larger screen | iOS 11 GuideReach the topGet to grips with a larger screen
If you have an iPhone with a large display, you may find it difficult to reach the top...
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Settings search: easily find obscure options | iOS 11 GuideSettings searchEasily find obscure options
There is a lot that can be customized on an iPhone, and often it's difficult to find the options...
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Back button: return to the previous app | iOS 11 GuideBack buttonReturn to the previous app
Often, iPhone users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to...
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