The iPad supports playing novels in a variety of format, including: 1. txt-file: The txt-file is a text format that can be read directly on the iPad. 2. A novel file: A novel file is a file format that saves the content of a novel as a compressed file. It can be transferred to other devices through the AirDrop function of the iPad or a third-party application. 3. PDF-file: A PDF-file is a format that can contain a large amount of text and images. It is usually used for e-books and documents. 4MV file: MMV file is a video format that can be played on the iPad. The iPad can easily store and read novels in a variety of format, but it is important to note that some novel format may need to be compatible with the reading application used by the iPad to display correctly.