iPad (5th generation)Using AssistiveTouch to trigger gestures and button presses

AssistiveTouch allows you to replicate gestures (including multi-finger gestures) and physical buttons using a small, on-screen button instead.

AssistiveTouch allows you to replicate gestures (including multi-finger gestures) and physical buttons using a small, on-screen button instead.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From within the Settings app, scroll to and tap Accessibility.
  1. 1 - From within the Settings app, scroll to and tap Accessibility.
  2. 2 - Tap Touch.
  3. 3 - Select AssistiveTouch.
    • Note: Depending on your specific device, your options may vary.
  4. 4 - Tap or slide the AssistiveTouch switch to ON.
  5. 5 - To create a custom action for AssistiveTouch, select your preference under the CUSTOM ACTIONS section.
    • Note: For this tutorial, we are using Single-Tap as an example.
  6. 6 - Select your preferred action.
    • Note: For this tutorial, we are selecting Open Menu. You can choose another option, but your steps may vary.
  7. 7 - To access Open Menu, tap the AssistiveTouch icon using your custom action.
  8. 8 - Select an option.
  9. 9 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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