Selecting whole word when trying to place cursor for edit

How does one stop this? It’s maddening

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 13, 2024 07:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2024 09:42 PM

Yes, it is possible.


There are two ways.

  1. Change the Keyboard to Trackpad to move the insertion point (Cursor). Press and Hold the spacebar and move your fingers!
  2. Also, the second option is to touch and slide your finger, watch the gif below


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Selecting whole word when trying to place cursor for edit

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