Black text box appears when I type in the text box on messages or searches

how do I get the text box at the top of the screen to go away?


iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 25, 2025 7:50 PM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2025 8:03 PM

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Hover Text and turn that setting off.

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Black text box appears when I type in the text box on messages or searches

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