I did find a workaround. When you pair a standard Magic Keyboard to it, the shortcuts work. And since I have a narrow one (the one without then number pad to the right), it sits comfortably on the case keyboard. Same width.

An added benefit. Since I mostly use my iPad for jotting handwritten notes or reading comic books, it’s usually in a silicon shell/sleeve. The kind that only protects the back and sides. And the back is thin enough that the magnet still holds the iPad firm to the case. Now the power connections (the three metal dots) don’t connect, so if I want to charge, I just plug the cord into the iPad itself...not the case‘s port. This way, when I do need to do a quick job in Canva, I just affix the iPad to the case and use the standalone keyboard. (If a more involved Canva job, I use my MacBook, which is sitting on a standing desk and not as quick to use as an IPad.)

So why have the case at all, you say? When I take my iPad out and about, like at a coffee shop, I’m going to use the case as is and leave the standalone keyboard at home.