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How to turn off Black Suggestion Box - Predictive Text

I love predictive text, but lately, in addition to the normal text selections, there is now a black box above those suggestions, which is making different suggestions. See the attached screen shote. I would like to turn off that black box, while keeping predictive text. Anyone know how to do that/

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Oct 8, 2022 7:56 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2022 1:52 PM

Hello Tony Stinson,


Is the issue occurring in all apps or just in the Messages app? Also, let's try to resolve the issue by restarting the device using the steps listed here: Restart your iPad - Apple Support that came also be found below.


How to restart an iPad without a Home button
1. Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.


Best regards


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Oct 9, 2022 1:52 PM in response to Tony Stinson

Hello Tony Stinson,


Is the issue occurring in all apps or just in the Messages app? Also, let's try to resolve the issue by restarting the device using the steps listed here: Restart your iPad - Apple Support that came also be found below.


How to restart an iPad without a Home button
1. Press and hold either volume button and the top button until the power off slider appears.
2. Drag the slider, then wait 30 seconds for your device to turn off. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, force restart your device.
3. To turn your device back on, press and hold the top button until you see the Apple logo.


Best regards


How to turn off Black Suggestion Box - Predictive Text

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