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New Gboard dual language suggestions, how do I disable it?
Recently the Google keyboard has activated suggestions for both of my selected languages. This is a real nuisance since the suggestions are a mess IMO. How can I disable it and go back to switching languages manually?
Recently the Google keyboard has activated suggestions for both of my selected languages. This is a real nuisance since the suggestions are a mess IMO.
How can I disable it and go back to switching languages manually?
Sarke
(263 rep)
Dec 28, 2016, 08:07 PM
• Last activity: Jun 30, 2025, 06:57 PM
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How to Type ƛ on IPA Gboard?
I work with languages that use Americanist Phonetic Notation. It's similar enough to the International Phonetic Notation that Gboard's IPA layout can type all the characters I need *except* barred lambda. Is there some way to add a bar or strike through to a character within Gboard? It would be very...
I work with languages that use Americanist Phonetic Notation. It's similar enough to the International Phonetic Notation that Gboard's IPA layout can type all the characters I need *except* barred lambda. Is there some way to add a bar or strike through to a character within Gboard? It would be very convenient not to have to switch to a separate app to write these languages.
Jared
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Jun 23, 2025, 03:31 PM
• Last activity: Jun 23, 2025, 07:01 PM
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Gboard spell check and predictive grammer stopped
3-5 days ago, suddenly spell check, word completion, and grammar check all stopped on all applications, including texts, messages, and all Microsoft apps. I have changed no settings. I have turned these features on/off, restarted apps, forced start of Gboard, and restarted the phone multiple times t...
3-5 days ago, suddenly spell check, word completion, and grammar check all stopped on all applications, including texts, messages, and all Microsoft apps.
I have changed no settings. I have turned these features on/off, restarted apps, forced start of Gboard, and restarted the phone multiple times these 2 days.
Help please, It took 5 min to fix this message:-(
Timothy Grapes
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Jun 10, 2025, 02:44 AM
• Last activity: Jun 10, 2025, 03:01 AM
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Gboard's "Spell check" does not work: why and how to fix?
I have an Android 10-powered smartphone with Gboard (v12.9.20) installed. In Gboard, the "Spell check" is enabled. The problem is that the spell check does not work: if I type in the Gmail app "hellowx" (for example), it isn't marked with red underlines. What I've tried so far: - clear Gboard cache...
I have an Android 10-powered smartphone with Gboard (v12.9.20) installed. In Gboard, the "Spell check" is enabled. The problem is that the spell check does not work: if I type in the Gmail app "hellowx" (for example), it isn't marked with red underlines.
What I've tried so far:
- clear Gboard cache
- clear Gboard storage
- force stop Gboard
- restart the smartphone
No effect: if I type in the Gmail app "hellowx" (for example), it isn't marked with red underlines.
Any ideas why the spell check doesn't work? How to fix it?
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UPD: It works in Gmail in "Subject" input field. It does not work in Gmail in "Compose email" field:
Very unexpected. Is it a bug in Gmail?
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UPD2. In Gmail desktop web version I selected "Spelling suggestions off" (UPD3: AND clicked the "Save" button at the bottom):
The spelling keeps working in Gmail Android app in "Subject" input field, but keeps not working in Gmail Android app in "Compose email" field:
The Gmail Android app was re-opened. Any ideas how to proceed?
Very unexpected. Is it a bug in Gmail?
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UPD2. In Gmail desktop web version I selected "Spelling suggestions off" (UPD3: AND clicked the "Save" button at the bottom):
The spelling keeps working in Gmail Android app in "Subject" input field, but keeps not working in Gmail Android app in "Compose email" field:
The Gmail Android app was re-opened. Any ideas how to proceed?
pmor
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Jun 8, 2023, 01:19 PM
• Last activity: May 29, 2025, 04:04 AM
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Speech-to-text not working on one of two identical Poco Android phones
I have two identical Poco Android phones. On both devices, I use the microphone button on the keyboard to enable voice typing in Hebrew — I speak, and the text appears on the screen. On one phone, it works perfectly. On the other, I get the following error message: "Permission to use: Voice typing i...
I have two identical Poco Android phones.
On both devices, I use the microphone button on the keyboard to enable voice typing in Hebrew — I speak, and the text appears on the screen.
On one phone, it works perfectly.
On the other, I get the following error message:
"Permission to use: Voice typing is not granted."
I’ve checked permissions but can’t figure out what’s causing the problem.
Any ideas?
I have Gboard keyboard.
Polo1990
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May 17, 2025, 09:00 PM
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How can I configure the clipboard of the Google keyboard so that it doesn't delete all items upon phone restart?
The clipboard of the Google keyboard remove its history upon phone restart. How can I prevent that? [![enter image description here][1]][1] I use a Google Pixel 6. [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/Reg0u.png
The clipboard of the Google keyboard remove its history upon phone restart. How can I prevent that?
I use a Google Pixel 6.
I use a Google Pixel 6.
Franck Dernoncourt
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Jun 11, 2022, 11:51 AM
• Last activity: Apr 1, 2025, 08:52 PM
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I want symbols like 1/8, 1/4 ,1/2. How do I find them on my Gboard keyboard
I want to find extra symbols like 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 on my Gboard keyboard. Coz my key can't allow scrolling to find more symbols
I want to find extra symbols like 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 on my Gboard keyboard. Coz my key can't allow scrolling to find more symbols
Emunot Jesse
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Jan 13, 2025, 03:58 AM
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Google messages app auto capitalizing text messages in languages other than English
Having an issue with new Android phone where text messages written in Greek language are automatically put in capital letters. Using only Google Messages app and Gboard. Cache and data cleared for both. GBoard is correctly inputting text in lower case but this is changed when the message is sent. Is...
Having an issue with new Android phone where text messages written in Greek language are automatically put in capital letters. Using only Google Messages app and Gboard. Cache and data cleared for both.
GBoard is correctly inputting text in lower case but this is changed when the message is sent.
Is this a bug or is there a way to fix this?
sleepy6758
(21 rep)
Jan 2, 2025, 06:10 AM
• Last activity: Jan 5, 2025, 10:54 PM
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Do any versions of Google's "Voice Typing" work completely offline?
Do any versions of Google's "Voice Typing" work completely offline? Note that when I specify ***"completely offline"***, I mean with absolutely no data sent to Google or other parties.
Do any versions of Google's "Voice Typing" work completely offline?
Note that when I specify ***"completely offline"***, I mean with absolutely no data sent to Google or other parties.
Amazon Dies In Darkness
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Dec 29, 2021, 06:56 AM
• Last activity: Jan 5, 2025, 12:13 PM
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Gboard 3x4 numeric keypad in text fields
How can I use the 3x4 numerical pad in an input field that allows for input other than numbers? For example, input fields that don't have ` ` set in a browser. Related resource: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/input/number Screenshot of ideal numerical pad:
How can I use the 3x4 numerical pad in an input field that allows for input other than numbers? For example, input fields that don't have `` set in a browser.
Related resource: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/input/number
Screenshot of ideal numerical pad:
Bruneman88
(23 rep)
Dec 8, 2024, 03:07 PM
• Last activity: Dec 18, 2024, 01:39 PM
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Undo remove word from autocorrect
In the newest versions of Android, you can click and hold a suggested predictive/autocorrected word, and drag it into a bin (title "remove") to prevent it from being suggested again. I accidentally deleted the word "I", so now when I type "i" it doesn't automatically autocorrect to "I". Two related...
In the newest versions of Android, you can click and hold a suggested predictive/autocorrected word, and drag it into a bin (title "remove") to prevent it from being suggested again.
I accidentally deleted the word "I", so now when I type "i" it doesn't automatically autocorrect to "I".
Two related questions:
1. I tried shaking my phone to undo the accidental word removal (like I would undo things on an iPhone), but it didn't do anything. Is there a way I could've undone my action immediately after it happened?
2. Now that it's a few days after the face, how to do I add "I" back to the suggested words without having to completely erase all the things my keyboard has learned about my typing habits?
spacetyper
(439 rep)
Nov 10, 2017, 06:30 PM
• Last activity: Dec 12, 2024, 03:09 PM
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Disable Ctrl + Shift shortcut to choose input method
I have a Lenovo Tab K10, Android 12, using Gboard. I'm trying to use Ctrl + Shift + arrow from an external keyboard to select words, however, Ctrl + Shift causes the "Choose input method" popup window to show up [![][1]][1] The selection of words is fine, but it's interrupted by this window. Is ther...
I have a Lenovo Tab K10, Android 12, using Gboard. I'm trying to use Ctrl + Shift + arrow from an external keyboard to select words, however, Ctrl + Shift causes the "Choose input method" popup window to show up
The selection of words is fine, but it's interrupted by this window.
Is there a way to disable this shortcut in Android?
The selection of words is fine, but it's interrupted by this window.
Is there a way to disable this shortcut in Android?
moamen
(11 rep)
Oct 16, 2024, 09:36 PM
• Last activity: Oct 17, 2024, 01:48 PM
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Stop Gboard from changing the text I type
I recently acquired a Motorola Moto G34 with Android 14 installed. The keyboard is Gboard, without any add-ons or extra languages. As I type, on any application, the keyboard keeps modifying the words, especially capitalising the first character and changing singular to plural, but also adds strange...
I recently acquired a Motorola Moto G34 with Android 14 installed. The keyboard is Gboard, without any add-ons or extra languages. As I type, on any application, the keyboard keeps modifying the words, especially capitalising the first character and changing singular to plural, but also adds strange accents, sometimes just replacing the word for another.
In the Settings menu, all I can find is the spell checker, which is switched off. In any case, whatever the keyboard software is doing, it certainly isn't spell-checking. I suspect it is some kind of "AI" meant to help, that does anything but.
How can I stop Gboard from changing the text I type?
Luís de Sousa
(254 rep)
Jul 13, 2024, 02:17 PM
• Last activity: Jul 19, 2024, 03:38 PM
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Using smart punctuation on Android keyboards just like iOS—is it possible?
I’m struggling to find a keyboard app for Android that offers smart punctuation features similar to those available on iOS. Specifically, I’m looking for a keyboard that can automatically use curly quotes (‘’ “”) and other smart punctuation marks. I’ve tried several keyboard apps including Gboard, S...
I’m struggling to find a keyboard app for Android that offers smart punctuation features similar to those available on iOS. Specifically, I’m looking for a keyboard that can automatically use curly quotes (‘’ “”) and other smart punctuation marks. I’ve tried several keyboard apps including Gboard, SwiftKey, and Fleksy, but I haven’t been able to find the exact feature I’m looking for.
Does anyone know of an Android keyboard that supports smart punctuation in the way iOS does? Alternatively, is there a way to enable this feature in any of the major keyboard apps through settings or additional tools?
Any suggestions or solutions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The Editor
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Jul 11, 2024, 06:38 PM
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Does Gboard have a key to switch keyboard apps?
I am looking for a way to quickly switch between keyboard apps while using Gboard. My phone is a Redmi 5. For example, if I am writing a message, I prefer Gboard. But when I have to write code, I want to quickly switch to Hacker's Keyboard app. Incidentally on the latter, I have the option to jump b...
I am looking for a way to quickly switch between keyboard apps while using Gboard. My phone is a Redmi 5.
For example, if I am writing a message, I prefer Gboard. But when I have to write code, I want to quickly switch to Hacker's Keyboard app.
Incidentally on the latter, I have the option to jump back to Gboard.
I want to be sure that there is no option on Gboard to do the same.
deostroll
(187 rep)
Jul 16, 2020, 01:27 AM
• Last activity: Jul 1, 2024, 03:25 PM
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Is there a fast way to write Pinyin on Gboard?
Is there a fast way to write Pinyin on Gboard, which makes the diverse spelling rules and rules for the tone mark and apostrophes user-friendly through suggestions on top of the keyboard as we are used for other language systems? I know of course Pinyin is almost never written out unless for educati...
Is there a fast way to write Pinyin on Gboard, which makes the diverse spelling rules and rules for the tone mark and apostrophes user-friendly through suggestions on top of the keyboard as we are used for other language systems?
I know of course Pinyin is almost never written out unless for educational purposes - and these are exactly those I opt for.
Maybe there's a downloadable in-app feature or any other add-on I don't know. But currently, I have to insert everything character by character and fiddle with the right tone marks by pressing a character long and choosing between the options which pop up - which is not a solution in the long run.
Since I have seen Chinese people write Pinyin fast, I'm pretty sure such a feature exists on Chinese phones, but I want it on my phone as well.
Christoph Mark
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Apr 7, 2024, 09:41 AM
• Last activity: Apr 7, 2024, 11:21 AM
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Gboard (and Google Translate): outputting translation in different destination scripts
I am using Gboard to translate text from English to other languages. Some languages can be written in more than one script. I was wondering whether it would be possible to select Bosnian in Cyrillic rather than Latin script as my translation output, or pinyin instead of hanzi as the output text for...
I am using Gboard to translate text from English to other languages. Some languages can be written in more than one script.
I was wondering whether it would be possible to select Bosnian in Cyrillic rather than Latin script as my translation output, or pinyin instead of hanzi as the output text for Chinese.
The same goes for other languages that can have more than one destination translation output script.
Is this possible with Gboard (and, in general, also with Google Translate)? How can I achieve this behavior?
Joselin Jocklingson
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Mar 1, 2024, 11:20 AM
• Last activity: Mar 1, 2024, 02:19 PM
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Where's Lamedh in Gboard's Hebrew Keyboard?
I'm trying to type Hebrew into Duolingo on the Android app, and I'm mostly able to use the Gboard keyboard. However, it appears to be missing the letter [Lamedh](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamedh). Here's a sample screencap of the keyboard in use: [![enter image description here][1]][1] Now, I...
I'm trying to type Hebrew into Duolingo on the Android app, and I'm mostly able to use the Gboard keyboard.
However, it appears to be missing the letter [Lamedh](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamedh) .
Here's a sample screencap of the keyboard in use:
Now, I don't speak Hebrew, and I'm new to Gboard, but am I correct in that this letter isn't present?
It's preventing me from typing many common Hebrew words, so I'm guessing I'm missing something. Is it there but in a font or style I'm just not seeing?
Now, I don't speak Hebrew, and I'm new to Gboard, but am I correct in that this letter isn't present?
It's preventing me from typing many common Hebrew words, so I'm guessing I'm missing something. Is it there but in a font or style I'm just not seeing?
Cerin
(609 rep)
Jan 9, 2024, 07:24 PM
• Last activity: Jan 9, 2024, 10:29 PM
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Bulk word import into Gboard
I moved from my Redmi to Mi Mix 2 now and used the Mi Mover app but unfortunately, the words in my used keyboard Gboard weren't restored. Neither does the internal synchronization work, it says something like "sync is not available for devices with G suite accounts or Android for work profile". Coul...
I moved from my Redmi to Mi Mix 2 now and used the Mi Mover app but unfortunately, the words in my used keyboard Gboard weren't restored. Neither does the internal synchronization work, it says something like "sync is not available for devices with G suite accounts or Android for work profile".
Couldn't yet find a working solution for this issue, so I'm thinking about re-adding all words but don't want to do this one by one. I have a wordlist as a text file that would cover at least 80% of my custom words. Any way of adding this at once to Gboard dictionary?
Apart from Gboard dictionary, there seems to be a common Central Android custom word dictionary. Is Gboard also considering words from there? In case it is, maybe there's some API/interface to this Central place so I could add those words at least there, so they could be used by Gboard (and also by other keyboard apps should I ever decide to switch).
I don't mind which way to go in case at least one of both could be achieved.
tim
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Apr 30, 2018, 09:37 AM
• Last activity: Dec 25, 2023, 10:52 AM
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GBoard not available in work profile
I have Microsoft InTune and this makes two categories of apps: managed (work) apps and personal apps. In MS Teams, for example, I have a problem that there is only default Samsung keyboard and I can't switch it to GBoard which I use normally. I tried to find GBoard in the managed Play store, but it'...
I have Microsoft InTune and this makes two categories of apps: managed (work) apps and personal apps. In MS Teams, for example, I have a problem that there is only default Samsung keyboard and I can't switch it to GBoard which I use normally. I tried to find GBoard in the managed Play store, but it's not there. Ideas?
Vitas
(161 rep)
Dec 18, 2023, 01:06 AM
• Last activity: Dec 24, 2023, 04:21 AM
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