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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A Messages conversation with Tapbacks attributions visible near the top of the screen, and the Tapbacks menu visible above a message.

How to react with Tapbacks in Messages on iPad

You can react with Tapbacks in Messages on iPad using a heart, thumbs-up, emoji, sticker, or Memoji, and edit or remove them.
A Messages conversation with a word selected in the text field, and formatting and effects options shown above it. The selected text appears with a preview of the effect.

How to format text and animate messages on iPad

You can format text and animate messages on iPad with bold, italics, and text effects, and add bubble and full-screen effects.
A screen showing a document being scanned. The Take Picture button is at the bottom center.

How to scan text and documents in Notes using the iPad camera

You can scan text and documents in Notes using the iPad camera, with automatic or manual capture.
A screen showing a document being scanned. The Take Picture button is at the bottom center.

How to work with PDFs in Notes on iPad

You can work with PDFs in Notes on iPad to attach, view, edit, annotate, and collaborate on PDFs and scanned documents.
An iPad with the Freeform app open. The board includes handwriting, text, drawings, shapes, sticky notes, links, and other files.

How to search your Freeform boards on iPad

You can search your Freeform boards on iPad for text in handwriting, sticky notes, text boxes, shapes, and filenames.
Freeform is open on iPad. All Boards is selected in the sidebar, and board thumbnails appear on the right.

How to delete and recover your Freeform boards and folders on iPad

You can delete and recover your Freeform boards and folders on iPad within 30 days, or permanently remove them.
Freeform is open on iPad. All Boards is selected in the sidebar, and board thumbnails appear on the right.

How to organize your Freeform boards in folders on iPad

You can organize your Freeform boards in folders on iPad, create subfolders, rename folders, and move boards in or out.
The Files app displaying multiple folders and locations named Downloads, Letters, Family, and so on. At the bottom of the screen are buttons for Recent files, Shared files, and the Browse tab.

How to connect external storage devices to iPad

You can connect external storage devices to iPad, like USB drives and SD card readers, and access their files in the Files app.
A photo is open in the Photos app and the share options are displayed in the middle of the screen.

How to share long videos on iPad

You can share long videos on iPad with AirDrop or Mail Drop, when they're too large for a standard text message.
A photo is open in the Photos app and the share options are displayed in the middle of the screen.

How to import and export photos and videos on iPad

You can import photos and videos to iPad from a camera, SD card, or other device, and export them to an external storage device.