Black strip across screen when typing comments on iPhone

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When I type a comment a black strip appears over the text

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Original Title: black strip across scren

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 30, 2025 4:08 PM

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Answer 1

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Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards and Typing > Hover Typing > Ensure that is turned off.

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Can you please take a screenshot of the issue and using markup to cover personal information if needed.

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Yes it was the hover typing! Thanks

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linda25 wrote:

Yes it was the hover typing! Thanks

Glad to hear. You're very welcome!

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