iPad What happened to my on-screen keyboard?

[MacKnut]

Strange thing, the keyboard on my iPad Air (1st gen, IOS 12.4.8) got suddenly split into two halves, for no apparent reason. Haven't changed anything, no new software or updates. Annoying problem, since the split keyboard sits in the middle of the screen, making it impossible to enter text in the right place. Any idea what's been happening? Is it about to break?

 

[0128672]

To turn off Split Keyboard:

1. Touch and hold
   or
   .
2. Tap Keyboard Settings, then select Split Keyboard; or go to Settings
   > General > Keyboard, then turn Split Keyboard on or off.

iPad User Guide

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[Powermax]

You can pinch it back together with two fingers.

 

[AutomaticApple]

Strange thing, the keyboard on my iPad Air (1st gen, IOS 12.4.8) got suddenly split into two halves, for no apparent reason. Haven't changed anything, no new software or updates. Annoying problem, since the split keyboard sits in the middle of the screen, making it impossible to enter text in the right place. Any idea what's been happening? Is it about to break?

Here is how to bring it back to normal.

 

[MacKnut]

Great help, thank you all! Problem fixed, greatly appreciate the fund of knowledge in this forum.