Predictive text on Apple watch

Is there any way to turn off predictive text on the Apple watch now after the most recent update (watchOS 9)? The screen is too small for that. I hate it. I keep hitting and sending random words.

Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Dec 8, 2022 5:13 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2022 12:20 PM

Hello After_the_Crash,


While there may not be an available option for disabling predictive text on the Apple Watch, you may find available methods of entering text here, which may help out: Send messages from Apple Watch - Apple Support


Compose a text message
You can compose a message in a variety of ways—most of them on a single screen. After creating a message, tap the Create Message field, then do one or a combination of the following:
•Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger.
Suggested words appear as you type. You can also tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
If you don’t see the keyboard, swipe up from the bottom, then tap the Keyboard button.

•Use Scribble: Use your finger to write your message. To edit your message, turn the Digital Crown to move the cursor into position, then make your edit.
To use predictive text, tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
Tip: If you’ve set up your Apple Watch to use more than one language, you can choose a different language when using Scribble. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then choose a language.
Scribble is not available in all languages.
•Dictate text: Tap the Dictate button, say what you want to say, then tap Done. You can speak punctuation, too—for example, “did it arrive question mark.”
To return to using Scribble, turn the Digital Crown or tap the Scribble button.
• Include emoji: Tap the Emoji button, tap a frequently used emoji or tap a category, then scroll to browse available images. When you find the right symbol, tap it to add it to your message.
• Enter text with your iPhone: When you start composing a message and your paired iPhone is nearby, a notification appears on the iPhone, offering to let you enter text using the iOS keyboard. Tap the notification, then type the text using the iPhone keyboard.


You can also opt to provide feedback to Apple via the dedicated feedback page here: Product Feedback - Apple


Cheers.

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Dec 11, 2022 12:20 PM in response to After_the_Crash

Hello After_the_Crash,


While there may not be an available option for disabling predictive text on the Apple Watch, you may find available methods of entering text here, which may help out: Send messages from Apple Watch - Apple Support


Compose a text message
You can compose a message in a variety of ways—most of them on a single screen. After creating a message, tap the Create Message field, then do one or a combination of the following:
•Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger.
Suggested words appear as you type. You can also tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
If you don’t see the keyboard, swipe up from the bottom, then tap the Keyboard button.

•Use Scribble: Use your finger to write your message. To edit your message, turn the Digital Crown to move the cursor into position, then make your edit.
To use predictive text, tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
Tip: If you’ve set up your Apple Watch to use more than one language, you can choose a different language when using Scribble. Just swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then choose a language.
Scribble is not available in all languages.
•Dictate text: Tap the Dictate button, say what you want to say, then tap Done. You can speak punctuation, too—for example, “did it arrive question mark.”
To return to using Scribble, turn the Digital Crown or tap the Scribble button.
• Include emoji: Tap the Emoji button, tap a frequently used emoji or tap a category, then scroll to browse available images. When you find the right symbol, tap it to add it to your message.
• Enter text with your iPhone: When you start composing a message and your paired iPhone is nearby, a notification appears on the iPhone, offering to let you enter text using the iOS keyboard. Tap the notification, then type the text using the iPhone keyboard.


You can also opt to provide feedback to Apple via the dedicated feedback page here: Product Feedback - Apple


Cheers.

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