How to Enable Predictive Text on an iPhone

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Last Updated: March 29, 2019 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable the QuickType feature on an iPhone so the device will attempt to predict words while you type.

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Enabling Predictive Text

1
Open your iPhone’s Settings. The icon looks like a set of grey cogs located on one of the home screens.
- If Settings isn’t present on a home screen, its icon can be located in the Utilities folder on one of the home screens.
2
Tap General. It is located in the third group of menu options.
3
Scroll down and tap Keyboard. It is located in the seventh group of menu options.
4
Scroll down and slide the Predictive button to the “on” position. This will enable QuickType. Now, whenever you use the default keyboard, words will begin to appear above the letters as you type as the app tries to predict the word you are typing.^{[1]
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Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Using Predictive Text

1
Open a text field. This will require tapping on a text box in a browser, email, or other app where you can input and edit text.
2
Type in the first few letters of a desired word. Suggested words will begin to appear above the keyboard as you type.
3
Tap on a suggested word. This will complete the word you have been typing and will place it into the text field.

Warnings

Enabling predictive text for third party keyboards may require a different process. Typically, settings specific to a third party keyboard can be found somewhere on the virtual keyboard itself.

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References

↑ http://mashable.com/2015/02/28/ios-8-predictive-text-turn-off/#L7ogZ0duGkqn

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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Keyboard.
4. Slide Predictive to “on.”

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