How can we improve SwiftKey?

"number row" option on "123" screen

I would like a setting to switch between a "number row" and the "numpad" on the "123" screen. The default numpad layout drives me crazy, since it is different from android's, iphones, hw keyboards etc. default paradigm.

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    David LitsterDavid Litster shared this idea  ·   ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    WatsonWatson shared a merged idea: Dedicated Number Row on 123 screen  ·   · 
    Anonymous shared a merged idea: The mathematical keys (0-9) should be in one single up line  ·   · 
    kristenkristen shared a merged idea: can we have an option for the normal keyboard layout for the numbers instead of this odd keypad??  ·   · 
    KonsulKonsul shared a merged idea: dedicated number row  ·   · 
    KevinKevin shared a merged idea: number row option  ·   · 
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    deedee shared a merged idea: dedicated number row  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Option to use default number key layout  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Number row  ·   · 

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      • StephenStephen commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        PLEASE ADD NUMBER ROW ABOVE QWERTY KEYBOARD WITH 0-9 LIKE SAMSUNG KEYBOARD. PPPLLEEAASSE. THIS IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        this was suggested over a year ago. has it been implemented yet? was just looking for a way to do this exact thing when i found this page.

        it seems easy to introduce.
        swiftkey settings > languages & layouts > click on the keyboard icon next to your language ... you can change to devork and other keyboard layouts. why not have the "special characters screen" have a alternative setting.

        as someone that uses multi devices, heck even my laptop has the numbers along the top.

        to be honest, this is the only thing hold me back from switching to swiftkeys. for now im staying with my stock keyboard.

      • Ross FraserRoss Fraser commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I disagree, I like the way swiftkey positions their numbers. An option to change it for people like yourself would be cool though.

      • Charlie KimCharlie Kim commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Please implement a number row from left to right 0-9.

        The number pad is bad UI/UX.

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I would like the number pad to be on the right side of the keyboard since I am a right handed user with a Galaxy note 2

      • BasharBashar commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        this is exactly what i need,
        option to make the numbers in one line like the default android keyboard in 123 keys

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I just recently switched from an IPhone to a Galaxy S3 and I really like the regular keyboard.
        I do a lot of booking of jobs via calendar and use numbers lots for my time entry and just can't get used to the number layout prefer the numbers along the top as well.
        Would buy the app in a heartbeat if this was an option until then back to go-keyboard for me.

      • Robert SharpRobert Sharp commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I concur. I want to continue typing with both fingers when switch to numbers., but am forced to use only my left finger with a number pad. Er, dial pad.

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Actually for some phones like Samsung note current number layout is more like bug, and because type with a right hand is very incovienient

      • Dennis MoDennis Mo commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I second this. Look I know you guys may have some theory that this number format may be better for speed typing, but the fact is standard keyboards on iOS, Android, webOS, and WP7 all have the horizontal layout.

        I'm just asking for at least the option to select between layouts.

      • Eric BickfordEric Bickford commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I also agree with this. I do not like that I need to know two different layouts. The small numbers on the keys should match with the function keyboard. That way you only need to know one layout. Makes typing faster.

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