WhatsApp: change keyboard - how it works

Your WhatsApp keyboard can be changed and adjusted in a few simple steps. So you can make typing a lot easier. We'll show you the options for customization.

WhatsApp: Change keyboard settings

Both Android users and iOS users can customize the keyboard for WhatsApp according to their own needs. This includes not only the choice between different keyboards, but also other conveniences such as auto-correction and word suggestions for faster typing.

• First open the "Settings" app on the iPhone. In the "General" category you will find all relevant settings under "Keyboard".
• On an Android smartphone, you also open the "Settings" app. The "Language & input" category is still partially hidden in the "Advanced settings". Here you will find all the important settings for your keyboard.

WhatsApp: Activate emojis and customize the keyboard

• The emojis on iOS and Android are largely the same, but the design is different. In WhatsApp, however, Android users also use the emojis known from iOS. You can find the yellow smileys and other emojis on the bottom left of your keyboard.
• On older iOS devices you may have to activate the emoticons manually. The emojis are usually already activated on Android. But here, too, you can make further changes to the Android keyboard.

Swipe instead of typing: alternative keyboards for WhatsApp

• Keyboards such as Swype and SwiftKey have been around on Android for several years; the function is comparatively new on iOS. Instead of typing, you can use swipe gestures to write your words.
• There are numerous such keyboards for Android. The following practical tip gives you an overview of the best Android keyboards.
• The most popular applications for the iPhone are SwiftKey and Swype. Here you will find instructions for installing Swiftkey and Swype.

Instructions in the video: Change Android keyboards

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