Google’s Gboard has introduced a new feature called Flick Input Sensitivity, designed to enhance the typing experience for Japanese language users. This addition allows for more precise control over the flick input method, a popular typing technique in Japan.
Understanding Flick Input
Flick input is a typing method where users tap and slide their fingers on keys to select characters. For example, tapping the ‘A’ key and flicking in different directions can produce various characters associated with that key. This method is particularly efficient for languages with large character sets, such as Japanese, as it reduces the number of keystrokes needed to input text.
Introducing Flick Input Sensitivity
The Flick Input Sensitivity setting in Gboard allows users to adjust how responsive the keyboard is to flick gestures. This customization ensures that users can tailor the keyboard’s responsiveness to their personal typing style, leading to a more comfortable and efficient typing experience.
How to Adjust Flick Input Sensitivity
To modify the flick input sensitivity in Gboard:
1. Open the Gboard app on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. Select Preferences.
4. Scroll down to find the Flick Input Sensitivity option.
5. Choose from five sensitivity levels: Low, Mid-low, Normal, Mid-high, or High.
By selecting the appropriate sensitivity level, users can ensure that the keyboard responds accurately to their flick gestures, minimizing input errors and enhancing typing speed.
Availability and Rollout
The Flick Input Sensitivity feature was introduced in Gboard version 12.0.07.457705062 and is available to users who have added Japanese as a language in their Gboard settings. This feature is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to improve user experience by providing customizable options that cater to diverse typing preferences.
Conclusion
The addition of the Flick Input Sensitivity setting in Gboard underscores Google’s commitment to enhancing user experience through customization. By allowing users to adjust the responsiveness of flick input, Gboard ensures a more personalized and efficient typing experience for Japanese language users.
