Gboard - the Google Keyboard

Gboard, the evolution of Google Keyboard, brings you a comprehensive typing experience that combines speed, reliability, and a host of features designed to enhance your communication. Whether you're on your smartphone, tablet, or even your Wear OS watch, Gboard ensures you have the tools you need to express yourself effectively.

Glide Typing enhances your typing speed by allowing you to slide your finger from letter to letter, making it easier to compose messages quickly.

Voice Typing is perfect for those moments when you're on the move; simply dictate your text, and Gboard will transcribe it for you.

Handwriting feature supports both cursive and printed letters, offering a natural way to input text, though this, along with Emoji Search and GIFs, is not available on Android Go devices.

Multilingual typing is a standout feature, enabling seamless transitions between different languages without the need to manually switch. Gboard intelligently autocorrects and suggests words from any of your enabled languages, making it ideal for multilingual users.

Integration with Google Translate allows for real-time translation as you type, breaking down language barriers directly from your keyboard.

Gboard supports hundreds of language varieties, from Afrikaans to Zulu, ensuring that users from around the globe can communicate in their preferred language. For a complete list, visit https://goo.gl/fMQ85U.

For those using Wear OS, Gboard brings the same level of functionality to your wrist, including Glide Typing, Voice Typing, and Emoji Typing, supporting all Wear OS languages.

To get the most out of Gboard, take advantage of these Pro tips:

• Use Gesture cursor control by sliding your finger across the space bar to move the cursor effortlessly.
• Gesture delete allows you to quickly erase multiple words by sliding left from the delete key.
• Keep the number row always available by enabling it in Settings → Preferences → Number Row.
• Enable Symbols hints in Settings → Preferences → Long press for symbols to quickly access symbols with a long press.
• For larger screen devices, use One handed mode to pin the keyboard to either side of the screen, making it easier to type with one hand.
• Customize your typing experience with Themes, choosing your preferred look with or without key borders.

With Gboard, you get everything you need to type faster, express yourself more creatively, and communicate more effectively, no matter where you are or what device you're using.