Use international keyboards
International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian
languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to
, choose your iPhone, click Tech Specs, then scroll to Languages.
Manage keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat
to add more keyboards.
Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap next to the keyboard you want to remove, tap
Delete, then tap Done.
Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, drag next to a keyboard to a new place in the list,
then tap Done.
To enter text in a different language, switch keyboards.
Switch keyboards while typing. Touch and hold to show all your enabled keyboards. To
choose a keyboard, slide your finger to the name of the keyboard. The Globe key
appears only if you enable more than one keyboard.
You can also just tap . When you tap , the name of the newly activated keyboard
appears briefly. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.
Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols that aren’t visible on the keyboard.
Enter accented letters or other characters. Touch and hold the related letter, number, or
symbol, then slide to choose a variant. For example:
On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related Arabic
number.
On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates
appear at the top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or swipe left to see more
candidates.
Use the extended suggested candidate list. Tap the up arrow on the right to view the full