Anyone here use an iPad? Faster text scrolling in text panels.

[Dave2002]

If you do, then you may have discovered that posting on this, and similar boards can be a pain, particularly if your message extends beyond the bottom of the window/text pane.

1st tip: Go to the bottom of the page in the tezt pane, then tap to get the keyboard up, then, holding your finger on the screen push it very slowly/slightly down. The page will scroll up, but very slowly. Conversely, to go up point towards the top of the text panel, get the keyboard up, then move your finger slightly up, and keep holding it until the part of the text you want comes into view.

2nd tip: If you've been using the first tip, ABANDON it now! A much faster method is to put two fingers on the screen, then it's very much easier to scroll up and down by moving both fingers up or down.

So from now on, I hope all iPad users will be giving two fingers to the text panels on this board!

The effect only shows up if the text more than fills the text pane.


I've put a few lines a bit further down, so you can test - in the event that you reply, of course. This tip won't fix all the other iPad problems, such as unwanted auto corrections (though I may have a solution for those too - watch this space), and totally rubbish typing.


BOTTOM. - Now go to top.

[Frances_iom]

why just give a 2-finger salute to overpriced + overhyped iTems
simple laptops (with an attached mouse) much easier tho admit less luggable

[Bryn]

:cool2:

[Dave2002]

why just give a 2-finger salute to overpriced + overhyped iTems
simple laptops (with an attached mouse) much easier tho admit less luggable

Weight is an issue!

[mangerton]

If you do, then you may have discovered that posting on this, and similar boards can be a pain, particularly if your message extends beyond the bottom of the window/text pane.

1st tip: Go to the bottom of the page in the tezt pane, then tap to get the keyboard up, then, holding your finger on the screen push it very slowly/slightly down. The page will scroll up, but very slowly. Conversely, to go up point towards the top of the text panel, get the keyboard up, then move your finger slightly up, and keep holding it until the part of the text you want comes into view.

2nd tip: If you've been using the first tip, ABANDON it now! A much faster method is to put two fingers on the screen, then it's very much easier to scroll up and down by moving both fingers up or down.

So from now on, I hope all iPad users will be giving two fingers to the text panels on this board!

The effect only shows up if the text more than fills the text pane.


I've put a few lines a bit further down, so you can test - in the event that you reply, of course. This tip won't fix all the other iPad problems, such as unwanted auto corrections (though I may have a solution for those too - watch this space), and totally rubbish typing.


BOTTOM. - Now go to top.

Thank you, Dave. I am away from home atm and using my iPad, and that is most helpful. Back home this afternoon!