How to Remap Modifier Keys on iPad

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open keyboard settings

   Ensure your hardware keyboard is connected to the iPad via Bluetooth or Smart Connector. Open the Settings app, navigate to General, and select Hardware Keyboard.

2. 30 sec

   Access Modifier Keys menu

   Locate the Modifier Keys button within the Hardware Keyboard menu. Tap this option to view the list of remappable keys available for your specific hardware device.

3. 1 min

   Select a key to modify

   Select one of the physical keys from the list, such as Caps Lock, Control, Option, or Command. This opens a sub-menu displaying all available system functions that can be assigned to that physical key.

4. 30 sec

   Assign a new function

   Tap the desired function you wish to assign to the selected key. Once selected, the change applies immediately to your system input.

   Note: Common preference is setting Caps Lock to act as the Escape key.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm functionality

   Test the remapped key within any text-entry application or by using a system shortcut. If the behavior is not as expected, return to the Modifier Keys menu to adjust or reset the configuration.

   Note: Tap Restore Defaults at the bottom of the Modifier Keys screen to discard all changes.