Keyboard Predictive Text dimmed on iPad and iPhone

Keyboard Predictive Text


In the keyboard settings , the predictive text is dimmed on my iPad & iPhone .

I just noticed it today , it has not happened ever in the decades that I've been using Apple devices . Does anyone know what's up with that ?

iPad A-16 and iPhone 14 .

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iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Apr 12, 2026 2:16 PM

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Aug 23, 2026 12:24 PM in response to SteelCityAnne

The predictive text option is usually dimmed (grayed out) when your primary keyboard language does not support QuickType, or a software glitch locks the setting


Force restart your iPhone to see if the issues persist

press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side (power) button until the Apple logo appears. 

Keyboard Predictive Text dimmed on iPad and iPhone

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