Guide to Removing Symbols and Icons from Samsung Keyboard Settings

Samsung Keyboard Customization Guide

Method 1: Turn Off Special Characters

To reduce the occurrence of special characters on your Samsung keyboard:

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Select General Management.
  3. Tap on Keyboard List and Default.
  4. Choose Samsung Keyboard.
  5. Access Layout and turn off Alternative Characters.

This action will not eliminate the long-press feature but will make it necessary to hold keys for a longer time to access accented characters:

  • Again, go to Settings > General Management > Keyboard List and Default > Samsung Keyboard.
  • Select Swipe, Touch, and Feedback.
  • Adjust the Keyboard Touch and Hold Delay to Long or set a Custom delay.
Samsung Keyboard special characters turn off

Method 2: Remove an Icon From the Keyboard Toolbar

To streamline your keyboard toolbar by removing unnecessary icons:

  1. Activate the keyboard.
  2. Tap the three-bar icon.
  3. Hold and drag any unwanted icon to the bottom panel to remove it, including the AI button (Stars).
Samsung Keyboard remove icon from toolbar

Method 3: Turn Off the Toolbar Completely

If you prefer a cleaner interface without any icons above the keyboard:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select General Management.
  3. Tap on Keyboard List and Default.
  4. Choose Samsung Keyboard.
  5. Turn off the toggle for Keyboard Toolbar.
Samsung Keyboard hide toolbar

For further customization, consider exploring other keyboard options available on Android.

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