Annoying autocapitalize on ipad

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In summary, the autocapitalize feature on iPad is caused by default settings and can be turned off in the Settings app. Limited customization options are available, but the feature cannot be completely disabled. The presence of autocapitalize may vary between apps and it only affects languages that use the Latin alphabet.
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Wife,s iPad insists on automatically capitalizing first character of password on some sites, not PF thank goodness else couldn't have logged in just now.Is there a way to turn of that stupid annoying behavior?
 
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Try this
http://www.technipages.com/iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-enabledisable-automatic-capitalization
 
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Worked just. fine!

Thanks Greg.

Why didn't I think of that? Temper, temper I guess. Thanks again...old jim
 
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What causes the annoying autocapitalize feature on iPad?

The autocapitalize feature on iPad is caused by the default settings on the device, which are designed to automatically capitalize the first letter of each sentence. This can be useful for typing in proper sentences, but can also be frustrating for those who prefer to type in all lower case or have a different typing style.

Can the autocapitalize feature be turned off on iPad?

Yes, the autocapitalize feature can be turned off on iPad. To do so, go to the Settings app, then select General > Keyboard. From there, you can toggle off the "Auto-Capitalization" option.

Is there a way to customize the autocapitalize feature on iPad?

Yes, there are some limited customization options for the autocapitalize feature on iPad. In the same settings menu mentioned above, you can choose to have the first letter of each sentence capitalized, the first letter of each word capitalized, or all letters capitalized. However, there is no option to completely turn off the feature.

Why do some apps on iPad have autocapitalize while others do not?

The autocapitalize feature is controlled by the app developer, so it may vary from app to app. Some apps may have it enabled by default, while others may have it disabled. Additionally, some apps may have their own autocorrect or spell check features that override the iPad's autocapitalize settings.

Does the autocapitalize feature on iPad affect all languages?

No, the autocapitalize feature on iPad only affects languages that use the Latin alphabet. For languages that use other alphabets, such as Chinese or Japanese, the feature may work differently or not at all.

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