Typing with one hand can be very difficult.
We’ve all been there: juggling coffee cups, holding on to subway poles, or carrying shopping bags full of groceries.
But did you know that your trusty iPhone has a secret keyboard trick that lets you easily send text messages with one hand?
A man typing on an iPhone with one hand (apple)
Problem: Huge screen
Remember when cell phones were compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand? These small devices were perfect for sending quick text messages. But as technology has evolved, so have our expectations. Today’s iPhones have large screens, but navigating this expansive screen can feel like playing the piano while wearing boxing gloves.
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Solution: One-handed keyboard trick
Apple has a clever solution up its sleeve in the iPhone’s Messages app. Enabling the one-handed keyboard allows you to easily type messages using just one hand. Let’s unlock this feature step by step.
- open message app On iPhone
- Tap. new conversation button
- Then tap and hold emoji icon (smile) at the bottom left of the screen
Steps to type a message with only one hand (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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- A menu will pop up with three keyboard icons. Choose your side:
Left hand input: Tap the keyboard icon on the left. The keyboard is compressed towards the left side of the screen, creating a small layout that’s perfect for left-handed users.
Right hand input: Select the keyboard icon on the right. The keyboard is moved to the right side of the screen to accommodate right-handed needs.
Revert to standard keyboard layout. Just press the arrow icon on an empty space. The keyboard returns to its original position. Alternatively, press the keyboard icon in the center to return the keyboard to its original orientation.
- Left hand input: Tap the keyboard icon on the left. The keyboard is compressed towards the left side of the screen, creating a small layout that’s perfect for left-handed users.
- Right hand input: Select the keyboard icon on the right. The keyboard is moved to the right side of the screen to accommodate right-handed needs.
- Revert to standard keyboard layout. Just press the arrow icon on an empty space. The keyboard returns to its original position. Alternatively, press the keyboard icon in the middle to return the keyboard to its original orientation.
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Steps to type a message with only one hand (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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Customize the default keyboard
Want to set a default keyboard for all apps? Follow these additional steps.
- open settings app On iPhone
- Scroll down and tap general
- select keyboard
- Tap one handed keyboard
- Please choose one left handed or right handed Based on your preferences. The keyboard will now maintain this layout across all apps.
- click left arrow Click on the top left to save your changes.
Steps to customize the default keyboard (Kurt “Cyber Guy” Knutson)
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Cart important points
Typing on your iPhone with one hand isn’t that difficult. One-handed keyboard tricks allow you to easily adjust your keyboard layout to suit your needs. Whether you’re left-handed or right-handed, you’ll enjoy the convenience of sending text messages with just one hand. Plus, you can customize the default keyboard for all your apps, so you don’t have to switch back and forth.
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