How can we improve SwiftKey Tablet?

add navigation arrows / cursor keys on tablet version

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    SorayaCalvoSorayaCalvo shared this idea  ·   ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
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    Maceo WilsonMaceo Wilson shared a merged idea: Please add the arrow keys for the tablet version.  ·   · 
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    DavidDavid shared a merged idea: Add show arrow keys to SwiftKey Tablet  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Arrow keys in tablet version  ·   · 
    Ken YaniglosKen Yaniglos shared a merged idea: arrow keys on home layout for SwiftKey Tablet  ·   · 
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    GMANGMAN shared a merged idea: Arrow Keys are missing from Settings Menu  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Where is arrow keys, in tablet version.?  ·   · 
    PauliPauli shared a merged idea: Add cursor keys to the first keyboard layer  ·   · 
    ThomasThomas shared a merged idea: arrow keys on home layout  ·   · 
    Tony BuffoneTony Buffone shared a merged idea: Add the Arrow Keys option. it is very useful  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: arrow/cursor keys  ·   · 
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    fred44690fred44690 shared a merged idea: Avoir des flèches de déplacement , haut, bas, gauche et droite  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: In landscape thumb typing view it could do with cursor arrows; like the mobile version.. The spacebars also getting the way a lot.  ·   · 
    John BlairJohn Blair shared a merged idea: Dedicated Arrow Keys on Home Keyboard  ·   · 
    Ivan RosadoIvan Rosado shared a merged idea: Would still like the options for the "show arrow"!  ·   · 
    jaccollijaccolli shared a merged idea: ARROWS!!!  ·   · 
    Gregor Gregor shared a merged idea: 1.arrow keys, 2.style sync with whatsapp, 3.in german mode i would live to Have the ä, ö, über as first choice After long press  ·   · 
    SE7ENSE7EN shared a merged idea: I have purchased both phone and tab app. I feel that the arrow keys should be available on both products.  ·   · 
    ChrisChris shared a merged idea: We need to arrow through keys!  ·   · 
    Christoph Christoph shared a merged idea: Please enable arrow keys in swiftkey tablet x  ·   · 
    OzwaldOzwald shared a merged idea: I want the standard keyboard layout to show the arrow keys like the 7 inch Samsung galaxy tab does.  ·   · 
    Hector AguirreHector Aguirre shared a merged idea: Include arrow keys in split keyboard, to move cursor around  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Cursor arrows or shortcut on main keyboard.  ·   · 
    Mike LositoMike Losito shared a merged idea: REVAMP. Arrow keys on L and R sides or center. Key width. Remove key layout toggle.  ·   · 
    CammiesoulCammiesoul shared a merged idea: arrows on tablet  ·   · 
    StockloneStocklone shared a merged idea: Even Taller Keyboard with Large Arrow Keys  ·   · 
    RicoRico shared a merged idea: Arrow keys cant be turned on  ·   · 
    Nathan Nathan shared a merged idea: More custom skins like Perfect Keyboard. Also arrows on main keyboard. (abc)  ·   · 
    PaulPaul shared a merged idea: I would love for there to be left/right arrow keys on the main layout, mainly for tablets w track device  ·   · 
    PAULPAUL shared a merged idea: Need arrow keys added to keyboard. The phone version has it so why not tablet version.  ·   · 
    MikeMike shared a merged idea: Can you PLEASE!!!! ADD THE ARROW KEYS???  ·   · 
    [Deleted] shared a merged idea: I'm unable to show the arrow keys on my Lenovo Thinkpad tablet unless I hit the numbers and then symbols  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Include arrow keys like phone version  ·   · 
    Steve HicksSteve Hicks shared a merged idea: Arrow keys on the home screen  ·   · 
    SilverZeroSilverZero shared a merged idea: Arrow keys on the home keyboard!  ·   · 
    Salman Salman shared a merged idea: Add arrow keys  ·   · 
    MARK BOVENMARK BOVEN shared a merged idea: Please add option of arrows to bottom of main keyboard in Tablet X  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Quicker access to arrow keys in split keyboard layout  ·   · 
    Dirk B.Dirk B. shared a merged idea: activate arrow keys  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Arrow keys - Dell Streak  ·   · 
    daexfactordaexfactor shared a merged idea: Better way to select text and move cursor  ·   · 
    AnonymousAnonymous shared a merged idea: Need cursor keys  ·   · 
    Mnrb Mnrb shared a merged idea: Arrow keys  ·   · 
    planned  ·  Evan TapperAdminEvan Tapper (Admin, SwiftKey) responded  · 

    Hi everyone,

    We are working on putting arrow keys into SwiftKey Tablet, and looking into the best way to show arrow keys when using the split layout. We’ll keep you informed as to our progress. In the meantime, you can access arrow keys by tapping the 123 key followed by the {&= key.

    Thanks.

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      • TimTim commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Creating this feedback forum, saying a popular feature will be implemented, failing to deliver or update. Could anyone engineer a worse demonstration of contempt for paying customers. I doubt it. 0 stars.

      • SSSS commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I went back into the arrow key complaints/requests to find
        that way back on July 10th of 2011 MANY people have
        posted this request. Hmmmmmmm.... So almost 2 years now
        and we still receive the same automated response?

        This time to search for better.

        SS

      • SSSS commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Please give options also for arrows
        on regular keyboard. I do not use split
        keyboard.

        I am disabled and this makes communicating
        more difficult. Perhaps I should light my hair
        on fire? B-)

        PUH-LEEZE FIX THIS??

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        For the love of god...get arrow keys on this thing before I pull my hair out with this issue..wth was the design team thinking by leaving them off a key board.idiots

      • Lzb302Lzb302 commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I wish they would just tell us the truth! That they have no intention of implementing arrows on the keyboard! If they did they would have done it by now! They been hoping we'd forget or just drop it and move on!

      • JimJim commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Ok, this has 2000 more votes than any other request. You say you've been working on it since August. 10 months to implement something that is already in the phone version? WTF?

      • Oskar WróbelOskar Wróbel commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        If I knew tablet version didn't have arrow keys I would never buy it. Not only you sell the same product twice by artificially crippling phone version to not include split layout in landscape, but to add insult to injury you remove functionality that's already implemented in basic phone version - arrow keys that are essential for cursor control... Fool me once, fool me twice... Way to loose customers.

      • PaoloPaolo commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Tablet layout have more space than smartphone and no arrow keys in home ? Are you crazy ? Why ? I don't buy cause of this missing feature !

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        This is unbelievable. By far the most requested feature, pretty simple to implement, and still the developers don't give a damn. I have the phone version, but I won't buy the tablet version until the cursor keys are available.

      • Dylan MeadDylan Mead commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Yes please. Especially on the tablet where I do all my work, arrow keys make for much easier typing. Thank you

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Add the arrow keys in the same place as the phone or next to the numbers come on.

      • AdamndAdamnd commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I would like to add my vote for arrow keys on main screen. Shocking how a small phone gets arrow keys and yet my 10inch screen cannot have arrows. Come on guys it can't be to difficult to add this feature to a tablet with large real estate area to use.

      • NévitonNéviton commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Hi guys! When do you think we'll have the arrow keys for tablet version?
        It seems that this request is about 2 years old.
        Please it will be great!

      • Angel Luis VazquezAngel Luis Vazquez commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        The arrow keys should be right on the left and right of the number keys. LARGE in size since my thumbs have to reach over. The LEFT arrow key on the left side of the numbers keys and the DOWN arrow key under it. And for the right side of the numbers keys, the RIGHT arrow key and the UP arrow key under it. I believe this to be the best position for Tablet devices.

      • EricEric commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I am begging you please add arrow keys to tablet version

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