Obsidian's Hardware Keyboard Support on iOS/iPadOS

• 🔑Modifier Keys — Obsidian allows users to customize modifier keys on iOS, but some standard shortcuts like 'Command+left/right' do not work as expected within the app.
• 🔄Full Keyboard Access — Users can enable Full Keyboard Access in iOS settings to use hardware keyboards with Obsidian, but this feature is not fully implemented, leading to focus issues within the app.
• ⚙️Hotkey Limitations — Standard editing hotkeys such as 'CMD+B' and 'CMD+I' may not function properly on iPadOS, requiring users to use alternative methods or adjust settings.
• 🖱️Focus Issues — The app struggles with focus control when using keyboard shortcuts, often requiring users to tap or click to activate the editing pane.
• 🛠️Workarounds — Users have found that changing default hotkeys or using external keyboards can improve functionality, though some limitations persist.

Modifier Key Customization

• 🔄Customization Options — Users can adjust iOS settings to change how modifier keys like Command, Control, and Option are interpreted, but these changes may not be fully respected by Obsidian.
• 🔑Key Mapping — Some users map Command to Control and vice versa to align with their typical keyboard usage, but this can lead to unexpected behavior in Obsidian.
• ⚠️Inconsistent Behavior — While some apps respect these customizations, Obsidian may not, leading to confusion and limited functionality.
• 🛠️Workarounds — Users often need to find alternative key combinations or rely on touch input to perform certain actions.
• 📚Learning Curve — Adjusting to these limitations requires users to learn new shortcuts or modify their workflow.

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Full Keyboard Access Challenges

• 🔍Accessibility Features — Enabling Full Keyboard Access in iOS is intended to improve keyboard navigation, but Obsidian does not fully support this feature.
• 🔄Focus Control — Users report that the focus often defaults to the wrong UI elements, making it difficult to navigate the app using a keyboard.
• 🖱️Manual Activation — To edit notes, users frequently need to manually tap or click the editing pane, as keyboard shortcuts fail to shift focus appropriately.
• ⚙️System Limitations — The lack of integration with iOS's accessibility APIs results in a less seamless experience compared to other apps.
• 📈Feature Requests — Users have requested better support for Full Keyboard Access to enhance usability and accessibility.

User Experiences and Feedback

• 🗣️Mixed Reviews — Users have mixed experiences with Obsidian on iPad, with some finding it functional with an external keyboard, while others face significant challenges.
• 💬Community Feedback — Forums and discussions highlight common issues such as lag, focus problems, and limited hotkey functionality.
• 🔄Plugin Use — Some users improve their experience by selectively enabling plugins, though this does not resolve all issues.
• 🖥️Platform Comparison — Obsidian performs better on desktop platforms, with iOS/iPadOS versions lacking some features and stability.
• 📈Improvement Requests — Users frequently request enhancements to keyboard support and overall app performance on iOS devices.