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How to turn on the one-handed keyboard on iPhone

Touch and hold the globe or emoji key and pick the left or right keyboard icon. The same option is in Settings > General > Keyboard > One-Handed Keyboard.

How to do it

  1. Open Settings > General > Keyboard > One-Handed Keyboard and pick Left or Right.

  2. Or, while the keyboard is open, touch and hold the globe or emoji key and choose the left or right keyboard icon.

  3. Type. Tap the arrow at the edge of the keyboard to restore the full width.

The smaller keyboard is easier to reach and worse for two-thumb typing. Turn it off when the phone is on a table.

Questions people ask

How do I get the full keyboard back?

Tap the arrow on the empty side of the keyboard.

Does it stay on?

Yes, until you switch it back. Turn it off when the phone is on a table and you're typing with two thumbs.

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