Typing fast on a mobile keyboard is something that not everyone is used to. Although on many occasions, Typing fast means typing less and using keyboard functions better. This is because mobile keyboards, like Google's, offer us features that allow us to write more efficiently and faster. And that's basically what we're going to see today, Tips for typing fast on Gboard, the keyboard of your Android mobile. I'll tell you.
Use swipe typing
Glide writing is undoubtedly the star feature when it comes to increasing writing speed. This technology allows you to move your finger from letter to letter without lifting it from the keyboard, while Gboard predicts the word we are trying to type. We don't have to worry about being extremely precise; the system is surprisingly accurate at guessing our intentions. The key is in make fluid and continuous movements, without stopping between lettersWith some practice, this technique can double or even triple our typing speed.
If you want to write continuously using the swipe you have to open your mobile settings and go to "Language and input", then you will "Gboard" and you touch the option that says «Slide writing». Leave this option enabled whenever you want to take advantage of it or learn how to use it.
Type less with smart text prediction
Smart text prediction is another key feature of Gboard. The keyboard constantly learns from our writing style, adapting to our vocabulary and the expressions we use most often. And you will have the suggestions in the top bar, above the keyboard. Over time, You will notice how they improve and become very precise and adjusted to your way of speaking.One particularly useful trick is to add our email address and frequently used phrases to our personal dictionary, allowing them to appear as suggestions when we start typing.
You will recognize this function as it is usually activated by default, but if you want to activate it you will have to go to the following menu. Open the mobile settings and go to "Language and input". Now it's time for "Gboard" y «Text correction». To gain even more speed try to have the option of «Text suggestions» activated. Now above the keyboard you will see the words suggested by the smart text prediction. Take advantage of it since it is mandatory if you want to type quickly on the mobile keyboard.
Create your own text shortcuts
Now let’s move on to text shortcuts, which are a lesser-known but equally valuable feature. We can create our own custom shortcuts for phrases we use frequently.For example, we can set “tq” to automatically expand to “I love you,” or “qtl” to “How was your day?” To set up these shortcuts, we simply need to access Gboard settings and add our preferred combinations.
To create shortcuts all you have to do is set up your dictionary. To do this, go to the «Settings» and tap on "Language and input". Then touch on "Gboard" and then in "Dictionary"From there you can add as many words as you want to your personal dictionary to use as text shortcuts.
Take advantage of keyboard gestures
Something that many still don't know about Gboard are the keyboard gestures. These gestures They correspond to actions that we carry out every time we write and that can help us gain speed when writing on our mobile phone. For example, The space key can be used as a scroll bar, sliding your finger over it. By doing this, you move between the letters of the text you are writing. This way you can edit the text precisely and you won't have to hold down on the word itself. Just leave your finger on the space and slide to the sides to move the cursor between the letters.
But not only that, You can also delete entire words by sliding your finger over the delete key.. Instead of deleting letter by letter, if you swipe you end up deleting the entire word. This gesture, as well as the previous one, allows you to edit errors in your writing much faster than any other way.
They usually come by default but if you do not have these gestures, you can activate them by entering «Settings», "Language and input", "Gboard" and then playing in «Gestures». The options that you have to have activated are those of «Cursor slider» y «Delete gesture».
Talk to the keyboard to go faster
If you are in a quiet area where you can speak normally, such as in your office or at home, you can Take advantage of your mobile phone's microphone to dictate to the keyboard what you want to writeAnd, logically, the fastest way to write is for the mobile to transcribe what you say in real time.
Although it was not the most accurate feature years ago, the accuracy of voice recognition has improved greatly in recent years. To use this feature, We just need to touch the microphone icon and speak clearly at a normal pace. But if you are in an area with a lot of people or a lot of background noise, it may not be the most appropriate way to type quickly on your mobile keyboard.
If you want to make sure you have this feature enabled, open the «Settings» and hit "Language and input". Then tap on "Gboard" and select «Voice input». To finish, tap on «Voice recognition service», there you will have the voice to text input options.
Save your recurring messages to the Gboard clipboard
Gboard's smart clipboard is another feature that's going to help you improve your writing productivity. Not only does it allow you to access your copied text history, but you can also paste images. Also You can pin the items you use most to always have them at handThis feature is especially useful for information that we need to paste regularly, such as addresses or phone numbers.
And if you're working on your phone, think about the messages you repeat the most. These messages Copy them to your clipboard to save time on repetitive issues, you will see how at the end of the day you gain some time for yourself.
Boost your one-handed writing
As with any skill, regular practice is essential to improve our typing speed on the mobile keyboard. And many of us have become accustomed to typing lightly with one hand, but we can never say that we type fast with one hand if we can't reach all the keys on the keyboard. In order to reach all the keys easily we can use Gboard's one-handed mode. This mode adjusts the size and position of the keyboard to make it easier to reach all keys with your thumb.
Next time you have one hand busy, try tapping on «Settings» and select "One-handed mode". The keyboard will shrink in size and move to the side to accommodate your one-handed typing.
And ready, These are the Gboard features that will help you type quickly on your mobile keyboardNow, getting used to using these features takes practice and some effort. Even if you notice that you are going slower than before using these features at first, don't worry, it's temporary. If you want to check how fast you have become using these tips, try taking a typing speed test, you will see the improvement.
When you find out which options work best for you and enhance them, you will find yourself typing so fast that you will surprise your friends. That reminds me that You can share this article with your friends, you will surely help them discover a new way of writing.
