How to Resize Widgets on iPad

iPad display with Weather, Maps, and Notes widgets arranged on screen

If a widget on your iPad home screen takes up too much room or is too small to read, you can change its dimensions in seconds. I’ll show you how to use the built-in resize handle to switch between compact squares and full-width banners.

1. Enter Edit Mode on Home Screen

Press and hold your finger on an empty area of your wallpaper or on any widget until all items begin to jiggle.

Long-pressing wallpaper to make widgets wiggle and reveal corner handles
Enter Jiggle Mode on iPad Home Screen

2. Locate the Resize Corner Handle

Look at the bottom-right corner of the widget you want to resize. You will see a small curved corner handle.

Pulling the rounded corner handle to enlarge or shrink the widget box
Drag Corner Handle to Resize Widget

3. Drag the Handle to Change Dimensions

Touch and drag that corner handle outward to expand the widget, or push it inward to make it smaller.

Adjusting Weather widget from small 2x2 square to wide banner layout
Switch Between Compact and Expanded Views

4. Choose Your Preferred View

Release your finger when the widget snaps to your desired format, such as a compact square, horizontal banner, or large square.

Tapping clean wallpaper area to exit editing mode with new widget arrangement
Tap Blank Wallpaper to Lock In Widget Size

5. Exit Edit Mode

Tap any blank space on your wallpaper or tap **Done** in the top corner to lock your new widget size into place.

Helpful Tips

You can also long-press any widget and tap **Edit Widget** to adjust its location or content preferences. To learn how to make icons bigger or organize your layout, read our guide on how to make app icons bigger on iPad.


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