Google Simplifies Gboard Settings for a Smarter Keyboard.

Google is significantly reorganizing the Gboard settings menu, a change designed to make the keyboard's extensive customization options easier to find and manage. This update simplifies the user experience by centralizing related settings and introducing new, clearly defined sections.

The most notable changes are found within the "Preferences" and "Text correction" sections, which have been streamlined to reduce clutter and improve navigation.

Simplified Settings for a Smarter Keyboard.

The "Preferences" menu has been updated with new sections that group related toggles and options. For example, the "Suggestion strip" toggle, which controls the bar that appears above the keyboard, has been moved to a new "Layout" section. Other settings have been combined into new "Shortcuts" and "Key tap" sections, making it easier for users to find and adjust common behaviors without having to search through a long, unstructured list.

Renamed and Refined Corrections & Suggestions.

The "Text correction" page has also been completely overhauled. It has been renamed to "Corrections & suggestions" and is now divided into four new, logical sections:

• Automatic corrections: For settings related to features like autocorrect and capitalization.
• Spelling & grammar: To manage spelling and grammar-related suggestions.
• Suggestions: For controlling word and phrase suggestions.
• Writing tools: A new section for more advanced writing aids.

A new standalone toggle for "Word suggestions: Show in suggestion strip" has also been added, providing more granular control over the suggestion bar's behavior.

This reorganization is part of Google's ongoing effort to refine the user experience across its core products. By making the Gboard settings more intuitive, Google is making it easier for users to personalize their typing experience, ultimately leading to greater efficiency and satisfaction.