iPhone keyboard inexplicably switches to numbers/symbols while typing.

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iPhone keyboard inexplicably switches to numbers/symbols while typing.

I've seen earlier posts about people experiencing typing frustrations as the iPhone keyboard inexplicably switches to numbers/symbols while typing despite not tapping the '1 2 3' key.

Sometimes it occurs more frequently than others and seemly without any reason or pattern.

I'm using a new iPhone 13 that I've had for just a few days--but I never experiences this problem on any of my past iPhones.

Is there any fix for this glitch?

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:37 AM

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green500

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Sep 28, 2021 11:03 AM in response to TKissick

Hi TKissick,

Thank you for reaching back out to us. Please let us know if the issue occurs again. Do you recall if this happens when using a particular app(s)? If so, which apps are you using when this happens?

Let us know the results.

Take care.

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TKissick Author

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Sep 28, 2021 10:24 AM in response to green500

I've turned off 'Slide to Type' and that seems to be helping for the moment . . . but I need to give it a day or two of regular use before I know for sure.

I have no other keyboards installed to remove (just the US English keyboard) so I don't know if removing and reselecting that keyboard will help.

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green500

Community Specialist

Sep 28, 2021 10:18 AM in response to TKissick

Hello TKissick,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that your keyboard switches to numbers or symbols when typing. We’re happy to help.

Congratulations on your iPhone 13. Are you using a third-party keyboard? If you change keyboards, does the issue persist? Here’s how to change the keyboard: Add or change keyboards on iPhone - Apple Support

Does this occur in a particular app(s)? Did you restore your iPhone from a previous backup?

Let us know the results.

Take care.

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