How to enable the iPad QuickType "Floating Keyboard" mini keyboard?
Tap and hold the &quot;Dismiss Keyboard&quot; button in the bottom-right corner of the default iPad keyboard.
You will see a &quot;Floating&quot; pop-up. Select this action to activate the Floating keyboard.

To return to the standard iPad keyboard, grab the Floating Keyboard's drag handle and drag the keyboard to the bottom of the screen.