Can Today View Make Your iPad More Useful? Yes!

Introduction

Widgets are designed to give you quick access to useful information without opening apps. On the iPad, one of the easiest places to view and manage widgets is the Today View. This area is dedicated to widgets, making it simple to see updates at a glance and customize what appears there.

Where Is the Today View?

You can access Today View by swiping right from the first Home Screen page. If you keep swiping right, you’ll land on a screen that displays only widgets.

This separate widget space is helpful if you prefer to keep your Home Screen clean and minimal but still want quick access to important information.

Jiggly Mode

To customize Today View, you’ll use what’s commonly called “jiggly mode.” Simply press and hold anywhere on the screen until the widgets begin to jiggle.

When everything is jiggling, you can rearrange, remove, resize, or add widgets. This mode gives you full control over how your Today View is organized.

Rearrange Widgets

Once in jiggly mode, you can drag widgets up or down to change their position. This allows you to prioritize what you see first.

For example, you might place your calendar or reminders at the top so they’re visible immediately, while less urgent information can move further down the list.

Remove a Widget

If you no longer want a widget in Today View, tap the minus button while in jiggly mode. Removing a widget does not delete the app itself — it simply removes that widget from the Today View screen.

This makes it easy to experiment with different layouts without worrying about losing anything.

Add Widgets

To add a widget, enter jiggly mode and tap the plus button in the upper corner. This opens the widget gallery, where you can browse available widgets by app.

You can preview different sizes before adding them. Once selected, the widget appears in Today View, and you can position it wherever you like.

Resize a Widget

Some widgets offer multiple size options. After adding one, you can resize it by pressing and holding the widget and choosing a different size.

Larger widgets show more information, while smaller ones take up less space. Choosing the right size helps you balance visibility with organization.

Edit a Widget

Certain widgets can be customized. By pressing and holding a widget and choosing Edit, you may be able to select what content it displays.

For example, you might choose which calendar appears or which reminders list is shown. Editing allows you to tailor widgets to your specific needs.

Wrap Up

Today View gives you a focused, widget-only space that can keep important information front and center. By learning how to add, remove, resize, and rearrange widgets, you can create a layout that supports how you use your iPad each day.

A few small adjustments can turn Today View into a powerful, personalized dashboard.