If I try to edit text I have typed out, it is very difficult. It’s impossible to place the caret in the middle of a word and difficult to place it between. Very frustrating and I don’t understand why.

  • MrsDoyle@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I just tried this on my iPad, because this is its most irritating flaw. Sadly it didn’t work, and nor did the space-bar “trick”. The only option if the word isn’t in the dictionary is to erase and try again. It’s absolutely infuriating when I’ve typed out a long name, only to find a typo near the start. It’s actually easier to write stuff on my (Android) phone, despite the much smaller screen, because I can place the cursor exactly where I want.

        • mateomaui@reddthat.com
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          1 year ago

          If you’re trying to place the cursor on a misspelled word, it may default to highlighting it every time. Try sneaking it in by touching and holding on a word nearby, and wait for the magnifying glass to appear before dragging onto the misspelled word. And it’s just a regular touch without breaking contact, not pressing like trying to use the haptic functions.