Default keyboard layout like on the computer

Is it possible to change keyboard layout to be similar to the computer one? I am looking on the solution how to get special characters like !@#$%^&*() in the same order like on computer.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 6:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2022 7:06 AM

dXNlcm5hbWU wrote:

Is it possible to change keyboard layout to be similar to the computer one? I am looking on the solution how to get special characters like !@#$%^&*() in the same order like on computer.

Are you talking about the screen keyboard? To change that you need to download a 3rd party keyboard app from the App Store.


If you are talking about a hardware keyboard, then you should be able to change that. When what is printed on the keys does not match what is shown on the screen, it usually just means you have the wrong mapping chosen. Go to settings > general > keyboard > hardware keyboard and tap over at the right edge. Make sure you have the language of your keyboard checked (and NOT "automatic" or something else).


For the special characters row to be !@#$%^&*() you should normally have "US" checked.

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Feb 13, 2022 7:06 AM in response to dXNlcm5hbWU

dXNlcm5hbWU wrote:

Is it possible to change keyboard layout to be similar to the computer one? I am looking on the solution how to get special characters like !@#$%^&*() in the same order like on computer.

Are you talking about the screen keyboard? To change that you need to download a 3rd party keyboard app from the App Store.


If you are talking about a hardware keyboard, then you should be able to change that. When what is printed on the keys does not match what is shown on the screen, it usually just means you have the wrong mapping chosen. Go to settings > general > keyboard > hardware keyboard and tap over at the right edge. Make sure you have the language of your keyboard checked (and NOT "automatic" or something else).


For the special characters row to be !@#$%^&*() you should normally have "US" checked.

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