When I turn my phone sideways (landscape) to type an SMS the screen goes black

Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, how did you resolve it? I've tried the usual troubleshooting measures - turn on and off, check software is up to date, pressed home and lock screen etc. I'd love an answer as it takes me twice as long to type portrait style! Thank you in advance for your time and consideration!

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Quit the video app and try again.
Go to the home screen first by tapping the home button. Quit the app by double tapping the home button and the task bar will appear with all of you recent/open apps displayed at the bottom. Tap and hold down on the video app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus sign in the upper left corner to close the app. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
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Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
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When I turn my phone sideways (landscape) to type an SMS the screen goes black

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