iPhone Keyboard Tips and Tricks - Get the Hang of Your iPhone Keyboard

 

iPhone Keyboard Tips and Tricks - Get the Hang of Your iPhone Keyboard

iPhone Keyboard Tips and Tricks - Get the Hang of Your iPhone Keyboard

It's good to know that the above-mentioned are general guidelines for using the keyboard on iPhone and iPad. Some options and their availability may vary depending on the specific iOS version and device you're using. Additionally, keep in mind that some of the features may require an internet connection to work properly. If you have any specific questions or issues, please let me know and I'll do my best to help.

 

Best iPhone keyboard tricks and tips

Here is a list of useful iPhone keyboard tips and tricks you should know

 

 

1. Use 3D Touch to turn the keyboard into a trackpad

To turn the keyboard into a trackpad using 3D Touch on an iPhone, follow these steps:

1.            Press and hold down on the keyboard using 3D Touch.

2.            Once the keyboard transforms into a trackpad, you can move your finger around to move the cursor and select text.

3.            Release your finger to go back to typing.

Note: This feature is only available on iPhone and later, and some iPad models.

 

2. Shake to Undo

The Shake to Undo feature on an iPhone allows you to undo the last action you took by shaking your device. To use this feature, follow these steps:

1.            Perform an action that you want to undo, such as typing or deleting text.

2.            Shake your device to activate the undo prompt.

3.            A dialog box will appear asking if you want to undo your last action.

4.            Tap "Undo" to undo the action, or "Cancel" to keep the action.

Keep in mind that Shake to Undo feature can be enabled or disabled in settings.

It's also worth noting that this feature is also available in some other Apple devices like iPad and Mac as well.

3. Create Text Replacement Shortcuts

iPhone Keyboard Tips and Tricks - Get the Hang of Your iPhone Keyboard

Text Replacement Shortcuts are a feature on iPhone and iPad that allow you to create custom abbreviations or phrases that automatically expand into longer text or phrases. Here's how to create them:

1.            Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.

2.            Tap on "Text Replacement"

3.            Tap on "+" to add a new replacement

4.            Type the phrase or abbreviation you want to use in the "Phrase" field, and the expanded text or phrase in the "Shortcut" field.

5.            Tap "Save"

Once you've created a text replacement shortcut, you can use it by typing the phrase or abbreviation in any app where you can type text.

You can also edit or delete the shortcuts you've created by going to the Text Replacement screen and tapping on the shortcut you want to modify.

It's worth noting that the Text Replacement Shortcuts are also available in the macOS and Windows.

4. Add Numbers or Symbols Quickly

On iPhone and iPad, there are several ways to quickly add numbers or symbols to your text:

1.            Press and hold the 123 buttons on the keyboard to access the numbers and symbols layout.

2.            Use the ".?123" button located at the bottom left of the keyboard to switch to the numbers and symbols layout.

3.            Press and hold certain keys on the keyboard to access additional characters and symbols. For example, press and hold the "." key to access additional punctuation marks, or press and hold the "0" key to access the degree symbol.

4.            You can also use the "QuickPath" or "Swipe typing" to type numbers and symbols by swiping your finger over the keyboard instead of tapping on individual keys.

5.            If you have an iPhone with Face ID, you can also use the "QuickType" keyboard feature that suggests numbers and symbols as you type.

5. Capitalize Individual Letters

On iPhone and iPad, there is a feature called "Shift key" that allows you to capitalize individual letters as you type. Here's how to use it:

1.            Press and hold the Shift key (located on the left side of the keyboard) to enable caps lock.

2.            Type the letter you want to capitalize.

3.            Release the Shift key to return to lowercase.

4.            Press the Shift key again to enable caps lock and type the next letter you want to capitalize.

5.            Repeat step 3 and 4 for any other letters you want to capitalize.

Alternatively, you can also use the "QuickPath" or "Swipe typing" feature to capitalize individual letters by swiping your finger over the shift key while typing.

 

6. Dictation

Dictation is a feature on iPhone and iPad that allows you to use your voice to enter text into any app that supports keyboard input. Here's how to use it:

1.            Tap on the text field where you want to type.

2.            Press and hold the microphone button located on the keyboard or use the keyboard shortcut (press and hold the command key and then press the space bar)

3.            Speak clearly in the microphone. Your spoken words will appear as text in the text field.

4.            When you're finished, tap Done on the keyboard or use the keyboard shortcut (press and hold the command key and then press the space bar again)

Dictation uses Siri's voice recognition technology to convert your speech to text, so it's important to speak clearly and at a moderate pace for the best results.

It's worth noting that, the Dictation feature is also available in some other Apple devices like Mac and Apple Watch, and it requires an internet connection to work.

7. Get more keys in the landscape mode

When using the on-screen keyboard in landscape mode on an iPhone or iPad, you can get more keys by enabling the Split keyboard option. Here's how to do it:

1.            Turn your device to landscape mode.

2.            Touch and hold the keyboard icon in the lower right corner of the keyboard

3.            Tap on "Split"

4.            The keyboard will be split in half, and you'll have access to more keys, including a dedicated number row and symbols.

Alternatively, you can also use the "QuickType" keyboard feature that suggests numbers and symbols as you type.

8. Change Keyboards or Enable/Disable Predictive Text

On iPhone and iPad, you can change the keyboard or enable/disable Predictive Text by following these steps:

1.            Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.

2.            To change the keyboard:

•              Tap on "Keyboards"

•              Tap "Add New Keyboard"

•              Select the keyboard you want to add

3.            To enable or disable Predictive Text:

•              Tap on "Predictive" to toggle the switch On or Off

You can also change the keyboard or enable/disable Predictive Text while typing by following these steps:

1.            Tap and hold the Globe icon or the Emoji icon on the keyboard.

2.            Select the keyboard you want to use

3.            To enable or disable Predictive Text, tap the "Aa" icon and toggle the switch On or Off.

9. Type in the Domain Address Faster

On iPhone and iPad, you can type in domain addresses faster by using the period shortcut. Here's how to use it:

1.            In the address bar of your browser or in any app that accepts text input, type the first letters of the domain name (e.g., "good" for "google.com")

2.            Once you've typed the first letters of the domain name, tap the space bar

3.            A period and the top-level domain (e.g., .com) will automatically be added to the end of the domain name

4.            Continue typing the rest of the domain name (e.g., "le" for "google.com")

5.            Press the "Go" or the "Search" button to access the website.

It's worth noting that, this feature is available for iOS 13 and later versions only, and it's not available for all domains, only for the most common ones like .com, .edu, .org, .net, .info and .gov

Additionally, you can also add your own custom domain shortcuts by going to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

10. Easily copy and paste text

 

On iPhone and iPad, you can easily copy and paste text by following these steps:

1.            To copy text, tap and hold on to the text you want to copy, a magnifying glass will appear, release the finger.

2.            Select the text you want to copy by dragging the blue dots on each end of the text to the desired starting and ending points.

3.            Tap "Copy"

4.            To paste text, tap and hold in the text field where you want to paste the text.

5.            Tap "Paste"

Alternatively, you can also use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste text:

1.            To copy text, press and hold the Command key, then tap the C key.

2.            To paste text, press and hold the Command key, then tap the V key.

It's worth noting that these options and their availability can vary based on the iOS version and device you're using.