There is a reason that iPad sales have skyrocketed over the past few years. These tablets have a lot of great features, they are fun, and they make life better. To ensure that you are utilizing your iPad to its full potential, you need to educate yourself on how the device functions. Keep reading for many tips and tricks that will help you use your iPad.

You can easily access all running apps on an iPad. All you have to do is quickly double click your Home button. Tap on any of these apps to access it. To make the bar disappear, simply swipe the screen downwards.

If you’ve ever been interrupted by your iPad at a bad time you likely want to know how to silence it quickly. To quickly mute the iPad’s volume, just hold down the volume button. If you need a mute button, change your settings so your lock orientation button becomes a mute button.

The iPad doesn’t come with a paper manual so it will need to be downloaded if you want to read it. Their products do not include a physical manual, but the downloadable version includes in-depth information regarding all applicable uses.

Shortcuts let you send messages quickly. If you double tap the space bar, you’ll get a period followed by a space, for example. This will allow you to do it automatically, so you have more free time to speak with whoever you’re talking to.

It is possible to easily change the default search engine from Google to your preferred search engine on your iPad. Simply visit “settings” and select “Safari” and then “search engine.” In addition to Google, you have a choice of using Yahoo and Bing as your search engine.

Sales from iPads have really increased recently due to the myriad of features offered. To make sure you are maximizing your use of the iPad, use all the information laid out here and apply it. Enjoy your iPad.