If you’re an iPhone user, you may have noticed a small microphone button on your keyboard that appears when you’re typing. This button allows you to use the voice-to-text feature on your phone, but it can also be a nuisance for some users. If you find yourself accidentally tapping the microphone button while typing, or if you simply don’t use the voice-to-text feature, you may want to remove it from your keyboard. In this article, we’ll show you how to remove the microphone button from your iPhone keyboard.
Disabling the Microphone Button
The first step to removing the microphone button from your iPhone keyboard is to disable the voice-to-text feature. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “Keyboard.”
- Toggle off the “Enable Dictation” option.
This will disable the voice-to-text feature on your iPhone, and the microphone button will no longer appear on your keyboard.
Using a Third-Party Keyboard
If you still want to use the voice-to-text feature, but don’t want the microphone button on your keyboard, you can try using a third-party keyboard. These keyboards often have different layouts and features, and some may not include the microphone button. To switch to a third-party keyboard, follow these steps:
- Download a third-party keyboard from the App Store.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “Keyboard.”
- Tap on “Keyboards.”
- Tap on “Add New Keyboard.”
- Select the third-party keyboard you downloaded.
You can switch between keyboards by tapping on the globe icon on your keyboard.
Customizing Your Keyboard
If you don’t want to use a third-party keyboard, but still want to remove the microphone button, you can customize your keyboard settings. Follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “Keyboard.”
- Tap on “Keyboards.”
- Tap on “Edit.”
- Tap on the red minus sign next to the “Dictation” option.
- Tap on “Delete.”
This will remove the microphone button from your keyboard, but you will still be able to use the voice-to-text feature by holding down the space bar on your keyboard.
Re-enabling the Microphone Button
If you change your mind and want to re-enable the microphone button on your keyboard, simply follow the steps above and toggle on the “Enable Dictation” option in your keyboard settings.
By following these steps, you can easily remove the microphone button from your iPhone keyboard. Whether you prefer to use a third-party keyboard or simply customize your settings, you can now type without the fear of accidentally tapping the microphone button. Have you tried any of these methods? Let us know in the comments.
