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How to Add Words to iPhone Dictionary

If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself frustrated with the default iPhone dictionary. While it’s great for basic words, it often doesn’t have the more obscure words that I need. Here’s a quick and easy way to add words to your iPhone dictionary, so you can always be sure you’ll be able to find the word you’re looking for.

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How to add words to your iPhone dictionary

One thing you might not know about your iPhone is that it has its own internal dictionary. This dictionary stores words that you have typed in the past, and these words are then used to predict what you will type next.

If you find that the iPhone dictionary is not correctly predicting the words that you want to type, or if it is suggesting words that you do not want to use, then you can add your own words to the dictionary. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on General.
  3. Tap on Keyboard.
  4. Tap on Add New Keyboard.
  5. Select the Dictionary option from the list of keyboards.
  6. Tap on Done to confirm your selection and add the Dictionary keyboard.
  7. Now open any app that uses the keyboard, such as Notes or Messages.
  8. Tap on the globe icon next to the space bar to switch to the Dictionary keyboard.
  9. Type in the word that you want to add to the dictionary, then tap on the Add button when it appears above the keyboard.
  10. The word will now be added to your iPhone dictionary and should be correctly predicted when you type it in future.

How to customize your iPhone dictionary

One feature that many iPhone users don’t know about is the ability to customize the dictionary. This can be useful if you want to add words that are specific to your industry or field of work. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open the Settings app and go to General > Keyboard.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Add New Shortcut.
  3. Type in the word or phrase that you want to add, then tap on Save.
  4. Repeat steps 2-3 for each word or phrase that you want to add.

Once you’ve added all of the words or phrases that you want, they will be available in the autocorrect keyboard when typing on your iPhone.

How to delete words from your iPhone dictionary

If you’ve accidentally added a word to your iPhone dictionary that you don’t want there, you can delete it. Just follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on General.
  3. Tap on Keyboard.
  4. Tap on Edit.
  5. Tap the red minus sign next to the word you want to delete.
  6. Tap Delete when prompted to confirm.

How to edit words in your iPhone dictionary

If you want to add a word to your iPhone dictionary or edit an existing word, here’s how:

  1. Open the Settings app and tap Keyboards
  2. Tap Keyboards, then tap Add New Keyboard.
  3. Select the keyboard you want to use.
  4. Tap Done.
  5. Open the app that you want to use the keyboard in, such as Mail or Messages.
  6. Tap the text field, then tap.
  7. Tap Keyboards, then tap the keyboard you want to use.
  8. To add a word, type it in the Add a Word field, then tap Done.
  9. To edit a word, tap it in the list of words, make your changes, then tap Done.

How to find words in your iPhone dictionary

If you want to quickly find a word in your iPhone dictionary, there are a few different ways you can do it. One way is to use the search feature in the Settings app. Another way is to use Siri. And a third way is to use the Spotlight search feature on your device.

Here’s how to find words in your iPhone dictionary using each method:

Settings app:

  • Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  • Tap “General.”
  • Tap “Dictionary.”
  • Enter the word you want to find in the search bar at the top of the screen.
  • Tap on the word you want to find in the results below.
  • The definition of the word will appear on screen.

Siri:

  • Activate Siri by holding down the Home button on your iPhone (or by saying “Hey, Siri” if you have that feature enabled).
  • Say “define [word].” For example, if you wanted to know the definition of the word “apple,” you would say “define apple.” You can also ask follow-up questions about the definition, such as “What does that mean?” or “How do you spell that?”

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How to troubleshoot your iPhone dictionary

If you’re having trouble with your iPhone dictionary, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot the issue.

First, make sure that the “Add to Dictionary” feature is turned on in your iPhone’s settings. To do this, go to Settings > General > Keyboard, and make sure that the “Add to Dictionary” switch is in the ON position.

If the “Add to Dictionary” feature is turned on and you’re still having trouble, try resetting your iPhone’s dictionary. To do this, go to Settings > General > Reset, and then select “Reset Dictionary.” This will delete all of the words in your iPhone’s dictionary and start fresh.

If you’ve tried both of these troubleshooting steps and you’re still having trouble with your iPhone dictionary, contact Apple Support for further assistance.

How to add words to your iPhone dictionary

To add a word to your dictionary, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap General.
  2. Scroll down and tap Keyboard.
  3. Tap Keyboards at the top of the screen.
  4. Tap Add New Keyboard…
  5. Tap the keyboard you want to add, such as Ukrainian or Japanese Kana.
  6. Tap Done at the top of the screen when you’re finished adding keyboards.

FAQs about adding words to your iPhone dictionary

Q: How do I add a new word to my iPhone dictionary?
A: To add a word to your iPhone dictionary, open the Settings app and tap General > Keyboard. Tap Keyboards, then tap Add New Keyboard. Select the desired keyboard from the list.

Q: How do I delete a word from my iPhone dictionary?
A: To delete a word from your iPhone dictionary, open the Settings app and tap General > Keyboard. Tap Keyboards, then tap Edit. Select the word you wish to delete and tap Delete.

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