When entering number 2 in cell it turns into ‘gmac’ - any help to resolve please

Whenever I enter the number 2 into a cell, it turns into ‘gmac’ for so,e reason, so I’m unable to use this number, I can’t fathom out why it’s doing this. Using iPad with latest software version.


Appreciate any advice.

iPad mini 5, iPadOS 17

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 1:48 PM

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Oct 18, 2023 11:00 AM in response to Jessy01

Hello Jessy01,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with using the number 2 in the Numbers app. Try deleting the app and reinstalling it as described ehre: Remove apps from iPad - Apple Support


"Remove apps

Do any of the following:

  • Remove an app from the Home Screen: Touch and hold the app on the Home Screen, tap Remove App, then tap Remove from Home Screen to keep it in App Library, or tap Delete App to delete it from iPad.
  • Delete an app from App Library and Home Screen: Touch and hold the app in App Library, tap Delete App, then tap Delete. (See Find your apps in App Library on iPad.)

If you change your mind, you can redownload apps you’ve deleted."


We hope this helps.


Cheers!


Oct 18, 2023 5:09 PM in response to Jessy01

Is this happening in only one document? Does "gmac" make any sense in that document? Does it make sense in any document you have used recently, whether in Numbers or another app? Did your Numbers app somehow get a text replacement (in the Numbers autocorrect settings) that substitutes "gmac" when you type a 2? Or maybe it was set up in your phone's system preferences (General->Keyboard->Text Replacement). This is such wildly abnormal behavior that I doubt it is a bug or a glitch in the app.

When entering number 2 in cell it turns into ‘gmac’ - any help to resolve please

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