Focus
While not necessarily found in the accessibility menu, there are a number of tools available on iPad which can help with focus by making the screen easier to read or stripping away some of the on screen distractions.
Reader in Safari
Safari is the default web browser on iPad and it comes with a built in tool called Reader which allows users to view a web page article in one page, formatted for easy reading and presented without ads, navigation or other distracting items. You can adjust font, font size and background colour for Reader.
To enable it simply tap on the AA button on the left of the web address bar at the top of the screen and select Show Reader. To change the font, size and paper colour tap the AA button again. To come out of Reader tap AA and select Hide Reader.
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Focus
Focus is a helpful feature on iPad (and iPhone) which allows users to put their device into a temporary mode which automatically filters notifications and apps on their device. There are three pre-set modes: do not disturb; work; and personal. Users can customise these pre-set Focus modes or create their own. Find out more about Focus features here.
The easiest and quickest way to enable Focus is to swipe down from the battery indicator in the top right hand corner to open your Control Centre. Focus appears as an option in one of the panels indicated by the word Focus, this panel will also tell you when a particular mode is switched on. Two switch focus on or off simply tap Focus and then tap the mode you want to activate/deactivate.
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Light Mode/Dark Mode
Often seen as an aesthetic choice, the option of light or dark mode can also help with reading by increasing clarity and reducing strain on the eyes. This option changes the screen display between Light mode which uses a light background with dark text (positive contrast polarity) and Dark mode which uses a dark background with lighter text (negative contrast polarity).
The ability to change between modes is found in Settings > Display & Brightness, where you can toggle between the two or set a schedule for when you want your device to move between the two options
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Night Shift
Another feature which can make the screen easier on the eyes is Night Shift. Night Shift automatically adjusts the colours of the iPad display to the warmer end of the spectrum. It can be set to come on at a specific time of day through the schedule toggle.
Find Night Shift in Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift