Student iPad Learning Tools

Predictive Text built into Settings in iOS devices

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Features:

Predictive Text can help students write more quickly and accurately using the built-in iPad keyboard. As students type, word suggestions appear above the keyboard and become more personalized over time based on the words they use most often. Predictive Text can be used in many apps and supports multiple languages, including French.

Key features of Predictive Text:

  • Built into the iPad keyboard
  • Personalized suggestions that learn from word usage over time
  • Supports multiple languages, including French
  • Suggested words can be tapped to insert them into text
  • Students can preview suggested words by holding their finger on them and have them read aloud

To turn on Predictive Text: Settings > General > Keyboard > Predictive Text > Toggle “On”

To have predictions read aloud: Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards & Typing > Typing Feedback > Hold to Speak Predictions

Links:

Use Typing Feedback on your iPhone

Use Typing Feedback in iOS 26 – Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards & Typing > Typing Feedback > Toggle On – Customize personal settings.