Learn how to add keyboard on your iPad Air. You can turn typing features, such as spell checking, on or off; add keyboards for writing in different languages; and change the layout of your onscreen keyboard or Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Use a split keyboard: Slide your finger to Split, then release. Or spread the keyboard apart from the middle.
Move the keyboard to the middle of the screen: Slide your finger to Undock, then release.
Return to a full keyboard: Slide your finger to Dock and Merge, then release.
Return a full keyboard to the bottom of the screen: Slide your finger to Dock, then release.
Turn Split Keyboard on or off. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Split Keyboard.