[double tap space] = [period] not working

Why did the [double tap space] = [period] shortcut stop working for me yesterday? And no matter what app I'm using, or how I try to use it, I can't get it to work. Did it get taken out in a new update or something?

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 7, 2022 1:06 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2022 10:51 AM

Hi UNoWhoXxX,

As the double tap for a period feature is not working across apps, check your settings in System Preference. In System Preferences navigate to Keyboard > Text. Ensure "Add period with double-space" is selected on the right.

If it is selected, toggle it by deselecting it, restarting your Mac, and selecting it again.

Resource: Replace text and punctuation in documents on Mac

Hope this helps.

Have a good day.

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Mar 8, 2022 10:51 AM in response to UNoWhoXxX

Hi UNoWhoXxX,

As the double tap for a period feature is not working across apps, check your settings in System Preference. In System Preferences navigate to Keyboard > Text. Ensure "Add period with double-space" is selected on the right.

If it is selected, toggle it by deselecting it, restarting your Mac, and selecting it again.

Resource: Replace text and punctuation in documents on Mac

Hope this helps.

Have a good day.

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