IOS 8 Text Box Jumping and Scrambling

Since I installed iOS 8, my iPad Air functions erratically in Safari. The problem is most evident in Facebook when accessed via Safari (I do not like and will not use the iPad Facebook app), but it may appear anywhere there is a text box for entering comments.
1. While typing in a text box, the iPad will suddenly flash for no apparent provocation and the cursor will jump to the start of the box, shoving previously typed text ahead of it.
2. After typing an entry into a text box and double-checking for accuracy, I hit "Return"... only to see that some of the letters are out of place. For example, what had been "White Plains, NY" may read "PWhite lNains, Y."
Alas, I cannot reproduce the problem at will. Its occurrence is frequent, but utterly random. I have tested for speed of typing, for use of shift key, for available memory (there is plenty) and anything else I can think of. In typing something no longer than this paragraph, I may find myself repositioning the cursor a dozen or more times.
I'm running iOS 8.1.3, but it has been a problem since the start of 8. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a fix?
Thanks, all.

Hi NDeanM,
I'm sorry to hear you have been having this issue with your iPad. I know how frustrating intermittent but persistent issues can be. If you continue to have unusual user interface (UI) issues, in particular issues with typing or text entry, you may want to make sure you have your data backed up to iTunes, then do a factory restore of your iPad (which should install a clean copy of the OS), then test in that default config if possible before restoring your data. You may find the information and steps outlined in the following articles helpful:
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
Regards,
- Brenden

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