Spacebar Command not working with voice control on iOS 17

Hi Rolomoto,

welcome to the Apple (user=to=user) Community!

Re: "spacebar command not working : using voice control on IOS 17 with Ipad 9 the 'spacebar' is command not working, it just prints the word 'spacebar'. Does it work for anyone else?"

Am no expert in this area, yet your question deserves a response.

Please excuse me if I haven't understood correctly.

Seems if you are in "Dictation mode" when you say "spacebar" ... Voice Control will print the word spacebar.

You may need to say "Command mode" first, to get a space when you say "spacebar"

Then "Dictation mode" again, to continue.

(If needed: You can say “Show commands” to check if "spacebar" is set ...

or even create a new command: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Customize Commands)

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For more info: Apple Support has a useful article online (there's a link to the article at the bottom)

Eg: says how to:

"Switch between dictation, spelling, and command modes

When you’re working in a text input area—for example, writing a document, email, or message—you can easily switch between three modes as needed:

• Dictation mode: The default—any words you say that aren’t Voice Control commands are entered as text.
• If several words phonetically match what you say, they appear onscreen. Tap to choose the one you meant. (Available in select languages.)
• Spelling mode: When you’re in dictation mode and need to spell out a word, say “Spelling mode.”
• Note: Spelling mode is available for English (U.S.) or English (Canada).
• Command mode: Voice Control responds only to commands. Other words are ignored and aren’t entered as text.
• It’s especially helpful when you need to use a series of commands and want to prevent what you say from inadvertently being entered in a text input area.
• To switch to Command mode, say “Command mode.”

To switch back to Dictation mode, say “Dictation mode.”

Complete article: Use Voice Control to interact with iPad - Apple Support

All the best :-)

If spacebar isn't set as a command, you may be able to create a new command:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Customize Commands.

There's a discussion thread from a few years ago that suggests another way:

How do I type a space with Voice Control? - Apple Community

Sorry am no expert ... it might be best to consult directly with Apple's experts:

For phone call, see: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

or

For: online chat / phone / email etc., see Apple's Accessibility Support Website

(NB: You can use the "Get Support" link at the bottom of their website:)

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support

Even if you say "Command mode" "spacebar" ?