Re-enable Uppercase Touch Keyboard in iOS 9 - Guide

iOS 9 Keyboard: Reverting to the Previous Style

With the release of iOS 9, Apple introduced a redesigned touch keyboard. This new keyboard visually distinguishes between upper and lower-case modes for improved clarity.

Previously, in iOS 8, all letters on the keyboard appeared in upper-case, regardless of the active case setting. This often led to user frustration and criticism.

Understanding the New Keyboard

The updated keyboard now displays lower-case letters when the shift key is disengaged. The shift button’s position serves as the primary visual cue indicating lower-case mode.

As illustrated, when the "Shift" button is off, the keyboard clearly presents letters in their lower-case form, providing immediate feedback to the user.

Re-enabling the iOS 8 Keyboard Style

If you prefer the keyboard appearance from iOS 8, it is possible to revert to the previous style. This can be accomplished through the device's settings.

Begin by opening the "Settings" application on your iPhone or iPad. Then, select the "General" option from the settings menu.

Within the "General" settings, tap on "Accessibility". Subsequently, select "Keyboard" to access the keyboard settings.

To restore the older keyboard style, toggle the "Show Lowercase Keys" option to the off position.

The Result

After disabling "Show Lowercase Keys", the keyboard will revert to the appearance found in iOS 8.

While the lower-case mode may not be immediately obvious without the displayed lower-case letters (aside from the grayed-out "Shift" key), this setting allows users to maintain the familiar keyboard style.

Final Thoughts

The new keyboard in iOS 9 offers a more intuitive user experience. It addresses a long-standing point of confusion for many users.

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