How to Remove Symbols or Icons From Samsung Keyboard

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Method 1: Turn off Special Characters in Samsung Keyboard

To prevent special characters from appearing on your keyboard, go toSettings > General Management > Keyboard list and default > Samsung Keyboard > Layout > turn off Alternative characters.

However, this will not disable the long press feature, as the accented characters will still appear. Sadly, there is no way to disable special characters altogether, but you can change the hold time on the keyboard. By doing so, you will need to hold longer on the keyboard keys for accented characters to show up, thus reducing the unintentional typing of foreign or accented characters in your text.

For that, go toSettings > General Management > Keyboard list and default > Samsung Keyboard > Swipe, touch, and feedback > Keyboard touch and hold delay. SelectLongor set any custom time using the Custom option.

Pro Tip:Use the Keys Café module ofSamsung’s Good Lock appto customize your keyboard according to your liking. Check out other ways tocustomize your phoneusing Good Lock.

Method 2: Remove an Icon From the Keyboard Toolbar

Removing any icon from the Samsung keyboard’s toolbar is easy. Open the keyboard and tap thethree-bar icon. Then,hold and drag the iconfrom the toolbar to the bottom panel to remove it. You can also use this method to remove the AI button (Stars) from the keyboard.

Tip: Learn how touse the clipboardon Samsung Galaxy phones.

Method 3: Turn off the Toolbar Completely

If you don’t want to show any icon above the keyboard, you can remove the toolbar completely. For that, go toSettings > General Management > Keyboard list and default > Samsung Keyboard,and turn off the toggle forKeyboard toolbar.

Before you go, learn how tochange the keyboard on Android.

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Last updated on 27 June, 2024

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