ipadOS 18 user guide

Master your iPad—without the tech overwhelm.
ipadOS 18 user guide — Learn iPad the Easy Way with Clear text and Plain Words is a calm, plain-English handbook that turns your iPad into a helpful everyday tool. Written for beginners and busy adults alike, it favors clear explanations, short steps, and real-world wins you can try as you read.

Inside, you’ll quickly learn how to:

Set up your iPad the right way (Apple ID, Wi-Fi, Face/Touch ID, backups)

Personalize Home Screen, Dock, widgets, and the redesigned Control Center

Browse safely with Safari, passwords/passkeys, Reader, and privacy controls

Message, email, and FaceTime with confidence—and keep contacts tidy

Manage photos like a pro (albums, edits, iCloud Photos, shared libraries)

Use Notes, PDFs, Markup, Apple Pencil, and the new Calculator with Math Notes

Multitask with Slide Over, Split View, Stage Manager, and drag & drop

Keep documents organized in Files and across iCloud/external drives

Boost productivity with Calendar, Reminders, Freeform, Pages/Numbers/Keynote

Stay safe with Screen Time, locked/hidden apps, Find My, and Accessibility aids

Automate routine tasks with Shortcuts, maintain battery health, and fix common issues

You’ll also find an approachable overview of what’s new in iPadOS 18—including smarter Notes, Photos, a more flexible Control Center, and Apple Intelligence on supported models—explained in simple language and grounded in everyday use.

If you’ve ever said “I’m not techy,” this book is for you. Open it with your iPad beside you and get your first quick win in minutes.