How to Add Another Language to iPhone Keyboard (2 Easy Ways)

If you’re bilingual or multilingual, you probably want to type in multiple languages on your iPhone. This is easy to do, and Apple actually makes it possible to type in multiple languages without having to switch keyboards. In this article, we’ll show you how to add another language to your iPhone keyboard.

How to Add Another Language to iPhone Keyboard

Adding a new language to your iPhone keyboard is a quick and easy process that can help you communicate with friends and colleagues who speak different languages. We will go through two ways of doing this; first through the Settings app, and then directly from the iOS keyboard. 

Add A Keyboard Language Through The Settings App

1. First, open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on “General.”
3. Tap on “Keyboard.”
4. Tap on “Keyboards” at the top of the screen.
5. Tap on “Add New Keyboard.”
6. Scroll through the list of available keyboards and select the language you want to add.
7. Once you’ve selected the language, it will be added to your list of available keyboards.
8. To switch between languages, tap and hold the globe icon on your keyboard. A list of available keyboards will pop up, and you can select the one you want to use.

Add A Keyboard Language From The Keyboard Itself

This method is pretty much faster than the first and can be used without exiting the application you may currently be working on. 

1. On your iPhone, open an app such as a messaging app, that you can easily type on.
2. Long-press the globe button at the bottom-left part of the screen till a list of keyboard options appear.
3. Tap Keyboard Settings and you will immediately be taken to the Keyboard options on the Settings app of your phone.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the steps listed in the first method to add a new language to your keyboard on your iPhone.

That’s all there is to it! With a few simple steps, you can easily add a new language to your iPhone keyboard and switch between languages as needed. Whether you’re communicating with friends, colleagues, or customers, having the ability to type in multiple languages can be a huge advantage. So, this is how you can add another language to your iPhone keyboard.