User guide
Everything CleverKeys can do, organized by what you're trying to get done.
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Install, enable, and start typing.
Installation
Getting CleverKeys on your Android device is quick and easy.
OpenEnabling the Keyboard
After installing CleverKeys, you need to enable it in Android Settings and set it as your default keyboard.
OpenFirst-Time Setup
After enabling CleverKeys, take a few minutes to configure it for your preferences.
OpenBasic Typing
CleverKeys supports two main input methods: tap typing and swipe typing. This guide covers the fundamentals.
OpenQuick Settings Tile
CleverKeys provides a Quick Settings tile for fast keyboard switching directly from the notification shade.
OpenSwipe typing, autocorrect, emoji, special characters.
Swipe Typing
Swipe typing lets you type words by drawing a continuous path through letters. CleverKeys uses a neural AI model to predict words from your
OpenAutocorrect
CleverKeys automatically corrects common spelling mistakes as you type. You can undo corrections and add words to your personal dictionary.
OpenEmoji
CleverKeys includes a full emoji keyboard with categories, search, recent emoji history, and 119 text emoticons.
OpenSmart Punctuation
Smart punctuation automatically attaches punctuation marks to the end of words, removing unnecessary spaces. This creates cleaner text witho
OpenSpecial Characters
Access symbols, accented letters, diacritics, and currency symbols through long-press menus and short swipe gestures.
OpenUser Dictionary
CleverKeys learns new words you add and preserves their original capitalization. Names, places, technical terms, and other custom words appe
Open8-direction swipes, circles, trackpoint mode.
Short Swipes
Short swipes let you quickly access additional characters by flicking in 8 directions from any key. This is faster than long-pressing for co
OpenCircle Gestures
Circle gestures allow you to perform actions like undo and redo by drawing circular patterns on the keyboard.
OpenCursor Navigation
Move the text cursor precisely using the spacebar slider or TrackPoint mode without lifting your fingers from the keyboard.
OpenSelection Delete
Selection Delete mode lets you select text by holding backspace and moving your finger like a joystick. When you release, the selected text
OpenTrackPoint Mode
TrackPoint mode provides continuous joystick-style cursor movement. Long-press the nav key (between spacebar and enter) and move your finger
OpenPer-key actions, extra keys, timestamp keys, themes.
Per-Key Actions
Customize what happens when you swipe in each of the 8 directions from any key. Assign characters, actions, or macros to each swipe directio
OpenExtra Keys
Add custom keys to the bottom row of your keyboard for quick access to frequently used actions, characters, or modifiers.
OpenThemes
Customize the appearance of your keyboard with different color themes, from dark modes to vibrant colors.
OpenTimestamp Keys
Insert the current date or time with a single key press. Perfect for journaling, note-taking, and timestamping documents.
OpenCommand Palette
The command palette is a searchable dialog that appears when customizing key actions, showing all available keyboard commands you can assign
OpenCustom layouts, multi-language, profiles, language packs.
Adding Layouts
Install new keyboard layouts to support different languages and keyboard styles.
OpenSwitching Layouts
Switch between installed keyboard layouts using key actions or swipe gestures.
OpenMulti-Language Input
Type in multiple languages with smart language detection and combined predictions from multiple dictionaries.
OpenLanguage Packs
Add language dictionaries and layouts by importing language pack files.
OpenCustom Layouts
Create custom keyboard layouts using XML syntax.
OpenProfiles
Save complete keyboard configurations as profiles and switch between them instantly. Back up your settings and share configurations.
OpenAppearance, input behavior, haptics, neural, accessibility.
Appearance Settings
Configure how the keyboard looks on screen, including size, margins, and visual options.
OpenInput Behavior Settings
Configure how CleverKeys processes your input, including capitalization, punctuation, and gesture behavior.
OpenHaptics Settings
Configure vibration feedback for key presses, gestures, and special events.
OpenNeural Prediction Settings
Fine-tune the neural network-based swipe typing predictions for accuracy and performance.
OpenAccessibility Settings
CleverKeys includes haptic feedback and audio settings in the Accessibility section.
OpenPassword Field Mode
CleverKeys automatically provides enhanced security when you're typing in password or PIN fields.
OpenPrivacy Settings
Control what data CleverKeys collects, stores, and how your information is handled.
OpenHistory, shortcuts, text selection.
Clipboard History
CleverKeys maintains a history of everything you've copied — text, images, videos, PDFs, and more — making it easy to paste items from earli
OpenText Selection
Select text efficiently using CleverKeys gestures, including selection-delete mode and trackpoint navigation.
OpenClipboard Shortcuts
Use keyboard shortcuts for fast copy, cut, paste, and other clipboard operations.
OpenCommon issues, performance, reset defaults.
Common Issues
Solutions for the most frequently encountered problems with CleverKeys.
OpenPerformance
Optimize CleverKeys for better speed, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.
OpenReset to Defaults
Restore CleverKeys settings to their original state when troubleshooting issues or wanting a fresh start.
OpenBackup & Restore
Export and import your keyboard settings, dictionary, and clipboard history.
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