By default, Android device keyboards do not display a numeric keypad, requiring users to alternate between typing letters and characters. However, there's a simple solution—you can add a numeric keypad to the keyboard on Android devices with the following steps.
Guide to Adding a Numeric Keypad for Android Devices
Step 1: Access Settings from the screen interface to enter setup. In this window, under the Personal section, select Language & Input
Step 2: Tap on the icon next to Google Keyboard as shown below
Step 3: In the subsequent window, choose Appearance & Layout
Step 4: Select Custom input styles
Step 5: Within the Custom input style window, there are two options: German and French. To add another option, press the + icon on the right side of the screen
Step 6: Choose English (US) or another language. Then press Add to include it
Step 7: In the dialog box that appears, press Enable
Step 8: On the Languages screen, uncheck the Use system language and English (US) options. Then select and check English (US) (PC). Press the Back button to return
Step 9: Press the Home button to return to the home screen
- Finally, verify the outcome by entering any website address in the browser. You will see the numeric keypad appear at the top
Above, we have guided you on how to add a numeric keypad to Android devices, enabling you to use them more conveniently than before, instead of keyboards displaying only characters or numbers.
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