Can't remove App Icon

I'm brand new to iPad (don't even have a smart phone).
One of the Apps I tried to download didn't work or finish.
The icon says "waiting" and it's a blank box. I can't remove it.
Any ideas?
Thanks for any help you can give.

I encountered similar problem too. Turning off and on doesn't solve it.
You mentioned about resetting. IS it just a re-boot or a hard reset (where the phone restore to factory settings)? Is a re-boot different from turning off and on the iPad?
JimHdk wrote:
If you turn off the iPad (press sleep/wake button until power down slider appears) and restart it the wayward icon should go away.
You may also be able to eliminate the icon by resetting the iPad (press sleep/wake button and the home button simultaneously until the Apple logo appears).

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