8 small tricks that make iPhone character input convenient

Input of the iPhone that I always use casually.Because it is every day, small tricks will increase efficiency and small stress relief.Introducing convenient functions that are useful if you know it.

As for the image, the "memo" app uses the same operation with many apps.

<1> Cancel the input with 3 flicks / redo

"Cancellation / redo" operation that is often used on PCs.In the iPhone, you can run with three finger flicks.

<2> Copy & paste with 3 pinches

Copy & paste can be selected from the menu, but can be pinched with three fingers.

<3> Select a word / line / paragraph by tap

Select a string can be done with a cursor drag, but if you choose the whole block, the tap is quick and convenient.

<4> Move the cursor

If you want to move the cursor in the middle of the text, hold the cursor and drag it.Also, press and hold the "blank (space)" key can be used like a trackpad.You can move the cursor without releasing your hand from the keyboard.

<5> Enter the same character with a continuous tap

When entering the same character continuously like "Oh oh", it is usually necessary to tap "ah", "→", "A" and "→".However, if you do not use a garage type input, you can input the same character repeatedly by setting the keyboard to "flick input only".

<6> Use a one -handed keyboard

Many people think that one -handed input is a bit dangerous with an iPhone large screen.In such a case, it will be easier to enter if you display one -handed keyboard.

<7> Enter the date / time only by numbers

The dates and time are troublesome to switch keyboards because numbers are alternately lined up, such as "4", "Gatsu", "1", and "Niche".In such a case, let's enter only the numbers.The date and time format is displayed in the conversion candidate.

<8> Tap the authentication code

As a security measure, the number of services that use two -step authentication for login is increasing.If the authentication code is sent to the SMS, if the iPhone recognizes the message, the code will be displayed on the keyboard and can be entered only by tapping.