How to Insert Punctuation Faster

101 Greatest iOS 9 Tips and Tricks for iPhone and iPad

It can get frustrating to type on iOS if you use a lot of punctuation in your writing. After all, in order to access the numbers and punctuation marks from the alphabet keyboard, one would typically have to tap the 123 key, search for the symbol they’re looking for, tap it, and then switch back to the ABC keyboard. Pain in the butt, right? Well, maybe not so much anymore..

Did you know that, on iPhone, you can now simply tap and hold on the 123 key, which will present you with an overview of the alternative, numerical keyboard? With your finger still pressed against the screen, you can slide it to your desired number or punctuation mark, and then release to select it. iOS will remain in the ABC keyboard view while this is happening.

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