How to get numeric keypad for Clock functions on iPhone

There used to be a way to bring up a numeric keypad and tap/type in the time instead of using the odometer wheels. The wheels are a pain. They are clumsy and inefficient. It takes much longer to set them to the deisred time or interval. It is much easier to punch in a few numbers. But I can't do that now. Is there a secret way to do this? A secret button? A secret setting?

iPhone 7 plus

iOS 15.7.8

TIA!

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 11:14 AM

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Hi betaneptune,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


This is a feature of the Alarm tab of the Clock app. Just choose an alarm to edit or select the + in the upper right hand corner to create a new alarm. Then tap once on time shown on the dial. This should bring up the number pad.


Have a fantastic day!

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 11:42 AM

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Sep 5, 2023 11:42 AM in response to betaneptune

Hi betaneptune,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


This is a feature of the Alarm tab of the Clock app. Just choose an alarm to edit or select the + in the upper right hand corner to create a new alarm. Then tap once on time shown on the dial. This should bring up the number pad.


Have a fantastic day!

How to get numeric keypad for Clock functions on iPhone

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