One Tech Tip: Hidden iPhone keyboard shortcuts to raise your texting and typing game

The iPhone, a ubiquitous device in today's society, offers numerous typing shortcuts that can enhance your smartphone abilities. For those who own an Apple iPhone, there are several lesser-known tips and tricks that can significantly improve your texting and typing experience. While these features may be buried within lengthy instructions, they often gain wider recognition through social media influencers.

One such feature is Apple's Quickpath. Instead of tapping individual keys, you can write by sliding your finger across the screen's digital keyboard. To activate this function, navigate to Settings, then General, and finally Keyboard. Toggle on Slide to Type. To utilize this feature, tap the first letter of your intended word, then slide your finger to the subsequent letters. For instance, to type "yellow," begin by tapping the letter 'Y' and subsequently slide your finger to the letters 'E,' 'L,' 'L,' 'O,' and 'W.'

However, it's crucial to avoid holding your finger down too long on the first letter or releasing it prematurely. Doing so may erase the entire word you've typed this way, rather than merely a single letter. Additionally, if you decide to add a word or make edits before sending your message, hold your thumb down on the space bar until the letters disappear or, if you're typing within a text bubble, maintain finger pressure on the space bar.

You can then maneuver the cursor to the desired section of your text by sliding your finger across the screen, effectively transforming it into a trackpad.