Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
I introduced the Home screen in Chapter 1 and mentioned how you can
swipe each screenful of apps to find what you're looking for. What I
didn't mention was that you can move the apps between screens and
organize apps into folders, so you don't have to swipe several times to
get a frequently used app that appears on the last screen. It's also possi-
ble to change the background image to personalize your iPad.
1.
Touch and hold any app for a second until the apps begin to shake.
2.
Drag an app you want to move to a different position on the screen.
Or, to move an app to another screen, drag it to the left or right edge
of the screen and hold it there.
After a moment, the screen advances and you still have control over
positioning the app.
3.
Lift your finger to drop the app in place.
4.
Press the Home button to return to the Home screen's normal mode.
The apps in the Dock at the bottom of each Home screen remain
the same, no matter which screen you're viewing. Put your most
frequently used apps there.
Organize apps into folders
Prior to iOS 4, my apps were strewn across nine Home screens. I moved
my most frequently used apps to the first two or three screens, but even
then I got sick of swiping to access apps. Now, my iPad is down to three
Home screens, thanks to the ability to put related apps into groups that
Apple calls folders.
