If you find the keyboard suggestions bar on your iPhone or iPad to be more of a hindrance than a help, you may want to disable it. The keyboard suggestions bar, also known as predictive text or autocomplete, offers suggestions for words as you type, but it can be distracting or even incorrect at times. In this article, we will show you how to turn off the keyboard suggestions bar on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Open Settings
The first step to disabling the keyboard suggestions bar is to open your device’s Settings. This can be done by tapping on the “Settings” app on your home screen.
Step 2: Tap on “General”
In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “General.”
Step 3: Tap on “Keyboard”
In the General menu, scroll down and tap on “Keyboard.”
Step 4: Toggle off “Predictive”
In the Keyboard menu, you will see an option for “Predictive.” Toggle this off to disable the keyboard suggestions bar.
Step 5: Confirm the Change
A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm the change. Tap on “Turn Off” to confirm and disable the keyboard suggestions bar.
Alternative Method: Using the Keyboard Settings
There is also an alternative method for disabling the keyboard suggestions bar. This can be done directly from the keyboard settings while typing.
- While typing, tap and hold on the globe or emoji icon on your keyboard.
- A menu will appear, tap on “Keyboard Settings.”
- Toggle off “Predictive” to disable the keyboard suggestions bar.
Alternative Method: Using the Text Replacement Feature
Another way to disable the keyboard suggestions bar is by using the text replacement feature. This feature allows you to create shortcuts for frequently used words or phrases, and it can also be used to disable the keyboard suggestions bar.
- Open Settings and go to “General” > “Keyboard” > “Text Replacement.”
- Tap on the “+” icon in the top right corner.
- In the “Phrase” field, type a single letter (e.g. “x”).
- In the “Shortcut” field, type the same letter (e.g. “x”).
- Tap on “Save.”
- The keyboard suggestions bar will now be disabled.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily turn off the keyboard suggestions bar on your iPhone or iPad. This will help you avoid distractions and incorrect suggestions while typing. If you ever want to re-enable the keyboard suggestions bar, simply follow the same steps and toggle the “Predictive” option back on.
