Day 1: Use numbers without changing keyboards

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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Editor's Note Welcome to the Tip of the Day! Hi there, Reader! It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the Tip of the Day: the easiest way to master your iPhone in just one minute a day.  To jumpstart your learning, we’ll send you 14 of our most popular tips over the next two weeks that will unlock some of your iPhone’s best hidden features fast. You’ll also get to meet our team along the way, so you can get to know the faces behind the content.  Enjoy your first daily tip! Donna Schill, Editor in Chief at iPhone Life   START TIP OF THE DAY SECTION Tip of the Day     The Fastest Way to Type Numbers on an iPhone   It would be convenient if Apple added a numbers row to the standard iPhone keyboard, but it hasn't happened yet. If you want an iPhone keyboard with numbers, here's an iPhone texting trick: how to access iOS keyboard symbols and numbers without leaving the standard keyboard.  Why You'll Love This Tip Type numbers quickly and efficiently without having to switch to the number keyboard. Impress your friends with your iPhone keyboard-shortcut knowledge. How to Type a Number without Switching Keyboards on iPhone System Requirements While the steps below work on previous software versions, the screenshots shown were captured using iOS 26. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS. Have you been wishing for an iPhone keyboard with numbers and symbols? Let's go over how to access numbers and symbols without leaving the ABC keyboard on your iPhone. For more great iPhone texting tricks and keyboard shortcuts, check out our free Tip of the Day. Now, to type numbers on a keyboard on your iPhone, open any app where you want to use a keypad with numbers, such as Messages or Notes. When typing, touch and hold the 123 button to bring up the keypad with numbers. Since the button is on the left side of the screen, it works best to do this with your left hand. You'll need to keep holding it while you type the numbers and/or symbols. While still holding the 123 button, type the numbers or symbols you need using your other hand. Release the 123 button, which will automatically switch back to the ABC keys. You can then carry on typing in the standard iPhone keyboard to complete your text. That's how to get numbers on an iPhone keyboard the quickest way! For those who already type with two hands, this will be a breeze. If you typically type with only one hand, this iPhone keyboard shortcut 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! More On: The iPhone Keyboard How to Type the Degree Symbol on iPhone How Do You Type Faster on iPhone? Apple Watch Icons Identification Guide

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