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Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksModo based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksModo, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.

Abigail Shilets's Articles

The basic calculator on iPad.

How to see previous calculations in Calculator on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can see previous calculations in Calculator on iPad and copy results to use in Calculator or other apps.
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A Freeform board showing a text box selected and the text formatting tools below it.

How to apply consistent styles and formatting in Freeform on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can apply consistent styles and formatting in Freeform on iPad by copying a style from one item and pasting it in another.
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The back view of iPad Pro with callouts to LiDAR, the rear camera, rear ambient light sensor, flash, and microphone at the top left, the Smart Connector and USB-C connector at the bottom center, and the magnetic connector for Apple Pencil on the left.

How to flash the iPad screen or indicator light for notifications

by Abigail Shilets
You can flash the iPad screen or indicator light for notifications with Flash for Alerts on supported iPad models.
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The Record Video screen, showing that the person you're calling is unavailable. The screen includes a Call Again button and a Record Video button you can tap to record a video message.

How to make FaceTime calls on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can make FaceTime calls on iPad over Wi-Fi or cellular, view call information, and record a video message.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use Vocal Shortcuts on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Vocal Shortcuts on iPad to teach iPad to perform an action when you speak a word or another sound you choose.
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The Reminders app showing a list with photos in each reminder.

How to add details in Reminders on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can add details in Reminders on iPad, like notes, links, dates, locations, flags, priority, and photos.
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A photo is open in the Photos app and the share options are displayed in the middle of the screen.

How to share content in Messages on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can share content in Messages on iPad, find what others shared with you in Shared with You, and save it.
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The Messages settings pane with iMessage turned on.

How to turn read receipts on or off in Messages on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can turn read receipts on or off in Messages on iPad, for everyone or for individual contacts.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to use Voice Control to interact with iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can use Voice Control to interact with iPad, speaking commands to perform gestures, press buttons, and dictate and edit text.
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A Reminders screen showing the Tag Browser at the bottom left with All Tags selected. On the right is a list of all items with tags.

How to search through all your lists in Reminders on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can search through all your lists in Reminders on iPad for items that contain specific text.
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