Is your Gesture Type not working or do you need to customize it – read on to know more.
I use Moto E and the below settings apply to any phone that use Android KitKat 4+ versions keyboard.
Gesture typing settings (some call it Swype typing, Swift text typing, though these are related technologies and separate apps in the Play store), in the Android KitKat4+ versions, are buried inside the Settings app.
Here’s how to change your Gesture Type settings on your Android Phone:
Go to Settings. Tap on Language & input.
![Language and input under Settings](http://www.thekeyponderer.com/wp-content/uploads/11.-Settings.png)
Under Keyboard & Input Methods, tap on Default Google Keyboard (this shows the default language in your home location that was setup at the time of purchase of your Android phone).
![Google default keyboard - change settings](http://www.thekeyponderer.com/wp-content/uploads/12.-Language-and-input.png)
In the Choose Input Method popup screen – tap on ‘Set up input methods‘.
![Tap on Set up input methods](http://www.thekeyponderer.com/wp-content/uploads/13.-choose-input-method.png)
This shows up your Google Keyboard with a slider icon next to it. Tap on the slider icon.
![Google keyboard slider icon](http://www.thekeyponderer.com/wp-content/uploads/14.-keyboard-and-input-methods.png)
This brings up Google Keyboard Settings. Scroll down to see GESTURE TYPING. This is where you can modify settings related to Gesture typing.
![Gesture Type](http://www.thekeyponderer.com/wp-content/uploads/15.-google-keyboard-settings-gesture-typing.png)
The following options are available in this page:
- Enable Gesture Typing
- Dynamic floating preview
- Show gesture trail
- Phrase gesture – to input spaces during gestures by gliding to the space key.
Related Links:
Android 4.2 Phone and Android 4.4 Phone
New Keypad for Android
Download Swype for Android
How to disable autocorrect on Android
Type in style: How to change your Android keyboard
Keyboards for Android
Specifying the Input Method Type – For Developers
References:
Android versions master list (version history)
How to download or Upgrade to Android 4.4
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Android version comparison
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