Although the Format experience has not been optimized to work on iPadOS or tablet devices, it is still possible to access most of the site builder's features. However, some aspects of the site builder may not work as well on a tablet as they do on a laptop or desktop computer.
The iPadOS versions of Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge browsers have been tested on an iPad Pro 11".
Some features do not work with finger touch or gestures. An Apple Pencil or Bluetooth mouse is recommended, and Bluetooth keyboards will also improve text entry.
Issues experienced and workarounds have been highlighted.
Login
- Login using the iPadOS version of Chrome
- Screen area on the right is empty and content doesn't appear centered correctly, with a warning to switch to a laptop or desktop computer to use Format
- 'Continue to Format' allows you to access the site builder with limited functionality
Gallery Pages, Client Galleries, and Custom Pages
It's not possible to click-and-drag image thumbnails using your finger or an Apple Pencil on Gallery Pages or within Custom Page Image Sets. However, using a Bluetooth mouse connected to your iPad will allow you to rearrange image thumbnails successfully.
Blog posts
It's not possible to click-and-drag image set sections to reorder them using your finger or an Apple Pencil. However, using a Bluetooth mouse connected to your iPad will allow you to rearrange sections successfully.
Settings > Change Cover Image
The slider can be used to increase size, but it's not possible to reposition the image within the content frame.
Settings > SEO > Bulk Editor
The modal floats around but is still usable.
Storage
Individual and Multiple Image (ZIP file) downloading works correctly and saves to the Files > Downloads folder on iPads.
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