Q: How can I move the cursor more precisely when editing text on my iPhone?
A: Many iPhone users don’t realize that the default keyboard has a hidden trackpad mode, which allows you to move the text cursor more accurately. Instead of tapping and dragging the cursor manually, this feature lets you navigate text effortlessly with just your keyboard.
How to Enable and Use the Hidden Trackpad
- Open any app where you can type (Messages, Notes, Mail, etc.).
- Press and hold the spacebar on the keyboard until the keys disappear.
- Now, your keyboard turns into a trackpad—drag your finger around to move the cursor precisely.
- To select text, press again while moving the cursor to highlight words or phrases.
Why Use This Feature?
- Faster Text Editing – No more struggling with placing the cursor precisely in long text.
- Easier Text Selection – Quickly highlight words or entire sentences.
- Works in Any App – Whether you’re composing an email, editing a note, or sending a message, this trick is universally useful.
Two-Finger Trackpad Mode
- On iPads and some larger iPhones, place two fingers on the keyboard instead of holding the spacebar.
- This method also enables trackpad mode and can be even more responsive.
The hidden trackpad is one of the most useful iPhone typing tricks, making text navigation faster and more intuitive. Once you get used to it, you’ll never want to go back to manually tapping the screen!