Tap the 123 key to display a keyboard with numbers and special characters. If you’d rather go back to a conventional keyboard layout, tap the keyboard icon in the upper left just above the keyboard.

I don't think I knew how to properly type on my iPhone before discovering how to take advantage of these hidden keyboard tips and tricks.

Using shortcut symbols in a Windows keyboard Windows keyboard symbol shortcuts, or “alt key codes,” require using the alt keys and the number pad.

As you can see in the GIF, I was able to type "How are you" with three quick swipes across the keyboard, two of which were back and forth on the same row of keys, and iOS 13 got it right.

But a much-awaited feature has finally arrived -- the ability to swipe across your keyboard with swipe-typing, boosting your speed. Here's how to use iOS 13's speedy Swipe Type feature.