GBoard is a virtual keyboard for Android and iOS developed by Google. We will tell you about its advantages, disadvantages and settings in this article.
Advantages and Disadvantages of GBoard
GBoard is a fairly old development, which has plenty of alternatives in 2024. However, Google periodically updates the application, adding new features to it.
Key features of GBoard:
- “Swipe typing” allows you to enter text using a swipe;
- The keyboard automatically suggests words to save time;
- Voice input support;
- Automatic error correction and built-in translator;
- Own set of emoticons, emoji and GIF animations;
- Handwriting input;
- Theme support.
The only drawback is its resource intensity – on budget devices, GBoard can lag from time to time.
How to install GBoard on your smartphone
The application is available on both Android and iOS in the official marketplaces – Google Play and App Store respectively. After downloading and completing the installation, you need to perform a few simple steps:
- Go to system settings and find the “Language and input” section;
- Check the box next to Gboard;
- Grant the app all permissions after it requests them.
- Go to settings and select Gboard;
- Click on “Keyboards” and activate the slider.
How to set up GBoard
Since the interface and capabilities are identical for Android and iOS, let’s look at the procedure using Google’s OS as an example.
After installation, Gboard will offer you to make itself the default keyboard. If you refuse, you will need to manually select it via the corresponding button.
Now let’s talk about the main features of the application. To do this, click on the gear icon, after which the settings section will open.
Languages
Here you can select the languages between which you will subsequently switch by clicking on the globe. Also in this section, handwriting input is activated, which can be useful for owners of phablets and tablets with styluses.
Subject
Here we choose a theme to our taste.
Correction of text
Here you can enable or disable functions such as:
- Word suggestions to save time on typing;
- Filtering obscene words;
- Automatic error correction;
- Continuous input;
- Text input using swipe. We can enable or disable it.
Voice input
Enable or disable voice input. To use it, click on the microphone in the GBoard menu.
Emoji, Stickers and GIFs
Setting up emoticons and other things. To use them, press the corresponding keys in the GBoard menu.
Translator
To access this feature, click on the circle with two squares, then select Translate.