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How to Type Numbers on an iPhone without Leaving the ABC Keyboard

Need to type numbers on your iPhone keyboard? You don't have to change keyboards to access iPhone symbols and digits.

It would be convenient if Apple would add a numbers row to the standard iPhone keyboard, but it hasn't happened yet. In the meantime, here's an iPhone texting trick: how to access iOS keyboard symbols and numbers without leaving the standard keyboard.

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Type numbers quickly and efficiently without having to switch to the number keyboard.
Impress your friends with your keyboard-shortcut knowledge.

How to Type a Number without Switching Keyboards on iPhone

To begin, open an app where you use your iPhone's keyboard, such as Messages or Notes.

Tap the text field to reveal the standard iPhone keyboard, and begin typing.
Touch and hold the 123 button. It works best to do this with your non-dominant hand, as you'll need to keep holding it while you type the numbers and/or symbols.
Type the numbers or symbols you need using your other hand, then release the 123 button.
Carry on typing in the standard iPhone keyboard to complete your text.

For those who already type with two hands, this will be a breeze. If you typically type with only one hand, this may take a little bit of getting used to, but it's still faster than having to navigate from the ABC keyboard to the 123 keyboard and back! For more easy shortcuts, check out these tips on how to type faster on iPhone.

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