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Adding Fun Widgets to Your iPad
Widgets are like mini-apps that show you useful information right on your home screen without having to open the full app. They can show you the weather, your calendar, photos, news, and more!
What Are Widgets?
Widgets are little boxes that live on your home screen or in your Today View. They show you important information at a glance, like:
- Weather forecasts
- Your next calendar events
- Photos from your gallery
- Battery level of your devices
- News headlines
- Reminders
- Music controls
- And lots more!
Fun Fact!
Widgets come in three different sizes: small, medium, and large. You can choose which size works best for you!
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen
1
Long Press
Touch and hold any empty area of your home screen until the apps start to jiggle.
2
Tap the Plus
Tap the plus sign (+) that appears in the top-left corner of your screen.
3
Choose a Widget
Browse through the list of widgets or use the search bar to find a specific one.
4
Pick a Size
Swipe left or right to see different size options for your chosen widget.
5
Add Widget
When you find the size you like, tap "Add Widget" to place it on your home screen.
6
Position It
Drag the widget to where you want it, then tap anywhere else to exit jiggle mode.
Using the Today View
The Today View is a special place for widgets that you can access by swiping right from your first home screen:
- Access Today View - From your first home screen, swipe right to see your Today View.
- Add Widgets - Scroll to the bottom of Today View and tap "Edit" to add or remove widgets.
- Pin Today View - You can keep Today View visible on your first home screen by turning on "Keep on Home Screen" in edit mode.
Cool Trick!
You can stack widgets on top of each other to save space! When adding a widget, try dropping it on top of another one to create a stack. Then you can swipe up and down on the stack to see different widgets.
Fun Widgets to Try
- Photos - Shows your favorite photos that change throughout the day.
- Weather - Shows the current temperature and forecast for your location.
- Clock - Displays different time zones or works as a simple clock face.
- Calendar - Shows your upcoming events and appointments.
- Notes - Gives quick access to your recent notes.
- Music - Controls what's playing and shows recently played songs.
- Maps - Shows your current location or places nearby.
- Reminders - Displays your to-do list so you don't forget important tasks.
Customizing Your Widgets
- Resize - Remove a widget and add it again in a different size if you want to change how big it is.
- Edit Content - Some widgets can be customized! Long press on them and tap "Edit Widget" to change what they show.
- Rearrange - Long press on your home screen to enter jiggle mode, then drag widgets to reposition them.
- Remove - To remove a widget, long press on it in jiggle mode and tap the minus sign (-) that appears, then tap "Remove".
Widgets make your iPad more fun and useful by showing you important information right on your home screen. Try adding a few of your favorites to see how they can help you!
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