Instructions to turn off the feature of manually writing messages on iPhone / iPad

The manual message writing feature in Messages is a new feature of iOS 10 that allows users to use their hands to draw or write text while messaging on Messages. However, sometimes this feature brings a lot of discomfort to the user when you want to rotate the device horizontally to make it easier to text, a looming drawing board appears and disappears your keyboard. The following article will show you how to turn off handwriting writing in Messages on iPhone

Quickly turn off handwriting writing on the iPhone

In the Messages app on the iPhone, when you turn the device horizontally, the handwriting feature will automatically appear and cover the entire message screen as well as the keyboard. To turn it off, simply click the keyboard icon at the bottom right of the device screen. You will then not see this feature appear when you turn the device sideways while texting.

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Use third-party keyboard apps

Although the above method is the quickest and easiest way to turn off the annoying handwriting feature, sometimes you or someone else will accidentally reactivate them, and so you have to turn it off. Again. If you want to turn it off completely, use a third-party keyboard application, such as Laban Key.

Reference: Instructions for installing and using Laban Key on iPhone / iPad

Once you've installed the keyboard application on your device. Go to Settings> General> Keyboard (Keyboard)> Keyboards (Keyboard)> Add New Keyboard and then select the keyboard you want to use.

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Good luck!