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How to Enable Undo Button in Gboard on Android Devices

Learn how to enable the missing undo feature in Gboard on your Android device with two easy methods. Explore the steps to enhance your typing experience effortlessly.

Keyboard apps, especially the default offering from the Silicon Valley giant, are immensely popular among Android users. Gboard stands out with its array of features, from a floating keyboard to real-time translation and Emoji Kitchen. Despite its glory, the absence of an Undo button remains a mystery to many users.

Fortunately, Gboard hides numerous easter eggs and hidden features, including workarounds for the missing Undo button. In this guide, we’ll unveil two straightforward methods to incorporate this missing functionality seamlessly.

Method 1: Swipe Technique

One lesser-known method involves a left swipe on the backspace key. This action triggers Gboard’s top menu bar to display the last deleted word. Simply tap it to paste the word back into the text field.

Using Swipe method to Undo in Gboard on Android Devices

Method 2: Japanese Keyboard

Surprisingly, Gboard’s Japanese language keyboard houses a dedicated Undo button. To access it, switch to the Japanese language, tap the Undo button, and then revert to your default language.

  1. Go to Gboard Settings > Languages > Add Keyboard. Navigate to Gboard Settings > Languages > Add Keyboard.
  2. Search and select ‘Japanese’ (12キー option) and tap ‘Done’.
  3. Access Gboard and notice the globe icon beside the Spacebar.
  4. Type in your default language; when needed, tap the globe icon. Search and select 'Japanese' (12キー option) and tap 'Done'. Access Gboard and notice the globe icon beside the Spacebar. Type in your default language; when needed, tap the globe icon.
  5. Switch to the Japanese keyboard to locate the Undo button (top left).
  6. Tap ‘Undo’ and return to your default language by tapping the globe icon again.

Conclusion

While these methods might seem unconventional, they effectively serve the purpose of undoing actions on Gboard for Android devices. Have queries or need assistance? Drop your comments below for prompt solutions.