How can I turn off the black bar on my iPhone keyboard while using apps?

On every app that uses the keyboard, a black bar appears, mirroring my typing. How do I turn this off? It gets in the way, covering important information on many iPhone screens.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 12:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 10:32 AM

Hello Jon,

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards & Typing > Hover Typing and turn it off if it's on.

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Feb 18, 2025 10:32 AM in response to Jon Markle

Hello Jon,

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards & Typing > Hover Typing and turn it off if it's on.

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