4 secret iPhone hacks to help you type faster on the keyboard

Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY
·2 min read

Ever find yourself wrestling with your smartphone, desperately trying to type at the speed of thought? You’re not alone! Brace yourself for a tech revolution as we spill the beans on four secret tricks that will transform you from a phone fumbler into a total typing pro.

From texting without lifting a finger to expertly navigating the art of one-handed typing, quick shortcuts for special characters and effortlessly switching between languages, these hacks are tailored to supercharge your efficiency and convenience. What’s more, they’re a breeze to master. Type faster and enjoy a smoother typing experience with these four game-changing keyboard hacks for your iPhone.

Watch the video above to learn the iPhone keyboard hacks you need to know to type faster.

4 iPhone keyboard hacks to type faster

  • Swipe Texting for Effortless Typing:

    • Text seamlessly without lifting your finger by enabling Swipe Texting.

    • Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Slide to Type.

  • One-Handed Texting Made Easy:

    • When texting with one hand, adjust the keyboard's position by pressing and holding the globe icon at the bottom left corner of your text screen.

    • Select the desired side for the keyboard shift.

  • Efficient Special Character Selection:

    • Access special characters quickly by holding down the number button on the bottom left side of the keyboard.

    • Simply hold and release when finished using special characters.

  • Multilingual Typing Made Simple:

    • Switch between language keyboards effortlessly by holding down the globe icon at the bottom left corner of the text screen.

    • Add a new language keyboard by pressing and holding the globe icon, then selecting Keyboard Settings > Keyboard > Add New Keyboard.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 4 iPhone keyboard shortcuts to type faster and message seamlessly