Typing has become a very integral part of smartphone use. Having a good keyboard is important for quick, easy typing. The default keyboard that comes with most phones is not the best.
Many people have switched to third-party keyboards due to their better features and customization. These include gesture keyboards, floating keyboards, and wider keyboard layouts.
Having a wider keyboard allows for less correcting and more typing speed. Gesture keyboards allow for quicker editing and deleting of words. Floating keyboards allow you to move around your screen while typing instead of having to stay in one spot.
With the arrival of the iPhone XS and XS Max, and the announcement of the lower-priced iPhone XR, many users are wondering: can you make the keyboard bigger on an iPhone? Unfortunately, no – you cannot add a bigger keyboard on an iPhone due to its tight design.
Buy a keyboard cover
If you are not ready to give up your normal-sized iPhone for a Plus model, you can still make the keyboard bigger. You can buy plastic covers for your phone that have a built-in keyboard.
These covers fit over your phone and have rows of buttons that connect to the screen. The cover has a place for the screen to show through, and the buttons are connected to the screen via mesh or other material.
These cases are great because you can choose one that is protective without being too heavy or bulky. You can also find ones with designs or color schemes that match your personality or phone color.
The best part is that these cases are really affordable, so if you do not like it, you did not spend a lot of money on it.
Buy a larger keyboard case
If you have an iPhone and you like the size, but not the size of the keyboard, you can buy a case that is bigger. There are many brands that make iPhone cases, so you are sure to find one you like.
There are leather cases, plastic ones, and cases made of other materials such as aluminum. You can also find ones with card slots or money pockets.
The best place to buy iPhone accessories is Amazon.
Get a bigger phone
If you’re stuck with a small phone, the next best thing is to get a bigger phone. Yes, it sounds silly, but it’s true!
There are several models of phones that are just as small as the iPhone, but offer bigger screens. Android has many models of larger phones, like the Galaxy S9+, which has a 6 inch screen.
Even some flip phone have larger screens than the iPhone! If you are set on having an iPhone, then check out Amazon to see if they have any used ones that have a bigger screen.
The main reason people stay with their phone is because it is expensive and they don’t want to waste money on another one only to find out they want something else later.
Cheap alternatives can be found, just look around and find the right size screen you want and need.
Increase the text size
If you want to make the keyboard bigger, you can do so in the Settings app. You need to access the General menu and then Accessibility.
Under Disability Access, you can change Three Flick Text Reset to Off and then turn Increase Text Size On. This will keep the text size consistent when switching between apps.
The drawback is that it will be too big for some apps, like Messenger or Mail. In those apps, you can still use it, but the keyboard will be a little bit smaller than what it would be on the general screen.
You can also use the Dark Mode feature in iOS 13 to make your screen slightly darker and easier to read. This option is in the general settings and does not require an app or a professional for installation.
Use predictive text
If you are too lazy to tap the full words, this tip is for you. The keyboard has a predictive text feature that shows you the most likely word for the combination of letters you have typed.
All you have to do is tap the character and it inserts the predicted word. This saves a lot of time when typing!
But be careful: this feature sometimes picks the wrong word and puts in too many spaces between characters. So check your typing before sending it!
This is a great way to speed up texting, but it can take some getting used to. Once you do, you will be dropping those seconds off of each message!
If you are in a situation where calling would be more appropriate than texting, switch to phone mode and dial away! You will not lose those precious seconds switching modes.
Learn how to use the swipe functionality
A cool feature you can learn is how to use the swipe functionality on your iPhone. Swipe allows you to use your phone in a way that you can almost consider it a mini computer.
With swipes, you can navigate through apps, photos, contacts, and more. This makes getting around your phone much faster since you do not have to go through the process of clicking buttons.
To start using swipes, first go into Settings and then into General Settings. Here you will find the ‘Swipe Left or Right’ option where you can change this feature on. After that, just keep practicing and experimenting!
This is a great way to learn how to work your phone and get more efficient at doing things.
