SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Turn on Do Not Disturb
Silence calls and notifications for a while without switching the phone off.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 5
Open Control Centre
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
Start at the top-right status area on the iPad.
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STEP 1
Open Control Centre
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
Start at the top-right status area on the iPad.
STEP 2
Open Focus
Tap the word Focus beside the moon icon.
Control Centre is on the right. Its layout may differ if you have rearranged the controls.
STEP 3
Open the time choices
Tap the three dots beside Do Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb is the first option in the Focus list.
STEP 4
Choose when it ends
Tap Until this evening, or choose For 1 hour for a shorter pause.
The expanded list offers time choices beneath Do Not Disturb.
STEP 5
Check it is on
Look for On Until beneath Do Not Disturb and a tick beside your time choice.
The example shows On Until 19:00. Your end time may differ.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.