Multitasking arrow

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.

More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support

The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

You need to explore multitasking - as you have a slide-out view of an App enabled. Key to accessing and controlling multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of the screen.

More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support

The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

If you have an upward-pointing hollow arrow on a dark background at top right of your screen, you may have Sticky Keys enabled - this setting not being related to iPadOS multitasking.

Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards > Sticky Keys - switch to OFF

If your issue is something else, a screenshot posted here will help contributors here to better understand your issue.

That awful arrow on left ipad screen is annoying and keeps opening boxes- Can I get rid of this?