Selecting text on an iPad is a breeze if you use what Apple calls trackpad mode. Resting two fingers on the Keyboard lets you slide around the cursor. A double

Selecting text on an iPad is a breeze if you use what Apple calls trackpad mode. Resting two fingers on the Keyboard lets you slide around the cursor. A double tap selects the current word. Resting your fingers before moving initiates a selection mode instead of moving the cursor. Multi-document work is a pain though. Simple school tasks such as reading a paper, taking notes and creating a short essay or presentation from your notes is not a great experience on an iPad.