iPads give you many functions for use once you know them and have learned them. When you purchase your iPad, it can prove rather overwhelming learning how to use it. Use the tips presented below in the article to help you understand how awesome an iPad really is!

Accessing the running apps is easy. To see the currently running apps, just tap the Home button twice and you can see them quite clearly. Tap on any of these apps to access it. Just swipe your finger down to get rid of the bar.

If you are in the habit of reading the instruction manual for everything that you buy, you need to know that the iPad’s manual is only available via download. Apple believes in a paperless environment, and they prefer offering it digitally instead of in print.

The alert every time you have an incoming email can be very annoying. Are you aware that this can be turned off? Start by going to Setting and General. When you are in General, then go to Sounds. Turn off sounds for New Mail or reduce the volume.

Shortcuts are a great feature to install to save time and reduce stress. For instance, tapping your space bar two times when you type a sentence can add a period with a space after it. This will allow you to do it automatically, so you have more free time to speak with whoever you’re talking to.

When surfing, use tabs. When you are in Safari, just tap and hold the link until a pop-up menu shows up. You can choose to see the link in a second tab this way.

Clearly, there are iPad secrets and tips able to suit your every need. As you learn more about the gadget, you also get more use out of it. Using these tips will make your iPad an indispensable device.