Hi MartyB,
We appreciate you reaching out to us.
We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.
- Which app are you experiencing this issue with?
- Are you experiencing this issue on the Messages App?
- Are you using the onscreen keyboard or an external keyboard?
If you haven't, please check for a software update and make sure that you are running the latest version of iOS.
While it isn't inherently assured that an update will resolve the issue, updating to the latest software version for your device can help isolate potential software issues.
Kindly secure a backup and update.
- How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
- Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
If the issue continues after the update, please get back to us with answers to our questions.
Take care!