How to configure the iPhone keyboard

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How to configure the iPhone keyboard

1. Get your settings in order

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

First open the menu settings, go in General and go down to Keyboard.

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On the next screen, you can check the preferences for the auto correction, predictive text suggestions to appear above the keyboard and automatic capitalization.

Likewise, make changes and test them to see how you adapt best.

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2. Create shortcuts

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

However, here you can create shortcuts for expressions and phrases by typing a few letters. Example: when typing “bdma” and giving space, the keyboard may show “Good morning, my love!”, and so on.

3. Change the keyboard size

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

Useful function, especially on i Plus modelsPhone. However, with it you can make the keyboard smaller and move it further to a certain side of the screen, allowing you to type with just one hand.

Therefore, to activate this functionality, go to Settings> General> Keyboard> One-handed keyboard. To return to the full-size keyboard, simply tap the arrow to expand it again.

4. Customize your text

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

 However, some apps allow you to send text in bold, strikethrough and italics.

To do this, tap the text, select the desired passage and the copy and paste menu appears.

If the formatting features are supported, you will see “BUI” options to make the necessary changes. 

5. Disable character preview

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

To disable the preview of the character you press, go to Settings > General > Keyboard and change the “Character preview" for "Off“.

6. Control the keyboard cursor

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

From the iPhone 6S you can control the keyboard cursor as you would on a laptop. Just tap the text by pressing harder on the screen.

So when the text turns white, the cursor can be moved easily.

7. Add words to the dictionary

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

In fact, since you can't edit the keyboard's word database, the tip is to add words that you want to be recognized to the contact list.

8. Shake the phone to delete the text

Como configurar o teclado do iPhone

In fact, this function is already quite old, many people still don't know it. You can even erase something recently written by tapping the button harder and choosing “Undo”.

So it's simpler to shake the phone to make the text disappear. If you want the text back, shake the phone one more time and choose “Redo typing”.

This tip can really come as a surprise to many users, especially those who don't explore all the features of their device. The undo and redo function by shaking the phone is an interesting feature that can save time and avoid frustration when typing. Here are some more related tips:

  1. Activate/Deactivate the function: If you find that you are accidentally triggering the undo/redo function when you shake your phone, you can disable it in your device's settings. Likewise, if it is not enabled, you can look in the settings to enable it.
  2. Use in different applications: Although the shake to undo/redo function is best known in the context of typing text, it may be available in other applications for different actions, such as undoing edits to photos or drawings.
  3. Practice the gesture: If you're having difficulty activating the function, practice shaking the phone more deliberately. A quick back and forth motion is usually sufficient.
  4. Explore alternatives: In addition to the shake function, many apps offer buttons or on-screen gestures to undo and redo actions, which may be more precise or convenient depending on the situation.
  5. Pay attention to the context: Keep in mind that the shake to undo/redo function may not be available in all contexts or applications. In some cases, you may need to use alternative methods to undo or redo actions.

This functionality can be particularly useful in situations where you make a mistake when typing a long message or editing an important document on your phone. So, the next time you need to quickly undo something, remember to give your device a shake!


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