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Apple watch keyboard

Can’t find keyboard to send message on Apple Watch SE

have swiped up but didn’t work, I’m sure the tech guy set it up, but I can’t find it

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Mar 1, 2023 12:06 AM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 1:20 AM

If swiping up only gives you the option to scribble your text, the keyboard feature is not supported by the Apple Watch SE.


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  • Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger.
  • Suggested words appear as you type. You can also tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
  • If you don’t see the keyboard, swipe up from the bottom, then tap the Keyboard button.


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copied from: Send messages from Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have the iPhone near your Apple Watch, you might be able to type the text on your iPhone keyboard, which is then relayed to the Apple Watch.

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Mar 1, 2023 1:20 AM in response to Renatagirl

If swiping up only gives you the option to scribble your text, the keyboard feature is not supported by the Apple Watch SE.


...

  • Use the QWERTY and QuickPath keyboard: (Not available in all languages, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8 only) Tap characters to enter them or use the QuickPath keyboard to slide from one letter to the next without lifting your finger. To end a word, lift your finger.
  • Suggested words appear as you type. You can also tap a finished or unfinished word to highlight it, then turn the Digital Crown to see suggested words. Stop turning the Digital Crown to enter the highlighted suggestion.
  • If you don’t see the keyboard, swipe up from the bottom, then tap the Keyboard button.


...

copied from: Send messages from Apple Watch - Apple Support


If you have the iPhone near your Apple Watch, you might be able to type the text on your iPhone keyboard, which is then relayed to the Apple Watch.

Apple watch keyboard

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