One Tech Tip: Hidden iPhone keyboard shortcuts to raise your texting and typing game
Summary
This article explains several hidden keyboard shortcuts on Apple iPhones that can help users type and edit text more easily. It describes features like sliding to type words, turning the keyboard into a trackpad to move the cursor, and quick ways to copy and paste text using gestures.Key Facts
- Apple iPhones have a Quickpath feature that lets users slide their finger across the keyboard to type words instead of tapping each letter.
- To activate Quickpath, go to Settings > General > Keyboard and turn on "Slide to Type."
- Holding down the space bar on the keyboard can turn it into a trackpad, allowing users to move the cursor by sliding their finger.
- Double-tapping a word highlights it; triple-tapping highlights the whole paragraph.
- Holding the thumb on the space bar and tapping the keyboard lets users select text precisely, useful for copying and pasting.
- Three-finger pinch gestures can copy (pinch closed) or paste (pinch open) text or photos.
- Some shortcuts may work differently depending on the app being used, such as messaging apps versus email or Notes.
- These tips aim to make texting and typing on iPhones faster and more efficient.
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