The “1-2-3 trick”: It works on almost all smartphones

To use the shortcut on your smartphone, just follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the “123” key to change the layout to numbers and special characters.
2. Now type the number or special character you want and then release the “123” key. The keyboard automatically switches back to the letters.

Another useful feature is the following: You can insert a period with spaces at the end of a sentence by following these steps:

• For iPhone users: Go to Settings > General > Keyboard and turn off the Dot Shortcut
• For Android users: Go to Settings > System > Keyboards > On-Screen Keyboard and turn off “replace period with double space.”

By implementing these two tips, you can significantly increase your typing speed and save valuable time while using your smartphone.