多年来，Android一直使用基本的默认键盘(default keyboard)。但在 2016 年，谷歌(Google)推出了自己的键盘，恰当地命名为Gboard。它成为Stock Android移动设备的(Stock Android)默认键盘(default keyboard)，任何人都可以从Play 商店(Play Store)安装它。截至目前，仅 Gboard(Gboard)就安装在超过 10 亿台Android设备上。
还有一个 iOS 版本，它比普通的iOS 键盘(stock iOS keyboard)具有更多的功能（但在本文中，我们将专注于Android 键盘(Android keyboard)）。从手势输入到键盘定制的一切都在这里。更不用说键盘内的成熟谷歌搜索引擎了。(Google search)但是，什么是Gboard，为什么Gboard优于其他键盘？让我们来看看。
什么是 Gboard？(What is Gboard?)
奇怪的是，Gboard既是第一方键盘，也是第三方键盘。您可能已将其预装在您的Android 智能手机(Android smartphone)上，或者您也可以从Play Store安装它。
Gboard也可作为 iPhone 用户使用的第三方键盘（与Android 版本(Android version)相比，它缺少很多功能，但核心体验(core experience)是一样的）。虽然 iPhone 用户需要去设置应用程序来启用键盘，但使用(Settings app)Gboard是值得的。
下载(Download)：Gboard（iOS，Android）
从 Gboard 中搜索 Google(Search Google From Gboard)
这是其他键盘所没有的功能。键盘内的迷你Google 搜索功能。(Google search)在iPhone 应用程序(iPhone app)上，您会在工具栏的右侧找到G 图标。(G icon)在Android 应用程序(Android app)中，搜索功能(Search feature)位于菜单中，但您也可以将其拖到工具栏上。
使用Google 搜索(Google Search)，您可以搜索网络上的任何内容。您会在键盘视图(keyboard view)本身中找到搜索结果，您可以点击结果立即将其粘贴到文本框中(text box)。
当您在群聊(group chat)中并且需要查找和共享链接时，这非常方便（不再需要跳入和跳出浏览器）。
分享 GIF 和表情符号(Share GIFs And Emojis)
无需另外安装专门的GIF 键盘(GIF keyboard)。您可以直接在Gboard(Gboard)中搜索和查找GIF(GIFs)（以及表情符号）。在键盘上，点击表情符号图标(Emoji icon)，然后切换到GIF 部分(GIF section)。
在这里可以从 Google 庞大的库中搜索任何GIF 。只需点击(Just tap)GIF即可在聊天中发送。
还有 Gboard 贴纸(And There Are Gboard Stickers Too)
谷歌(Google)现在也增加了对贴纸的支持。在同一个表情符号部分(Emoji section)，您会发现一个新的贴纸标签。您可以探索可用的贴纸，也可以从商店添加更多贴纸。Gboard支持Bitmoji，因此您可以直接从键盘创建和添加自己的贴纸或表情符号！
滑动输入(Swipe To Type)
Swype 是第一个引入手势输入(gesture typing)的应用程序，但现在它可用于许多主要的第三方和默认键盘(third-party and default keyboards)。Gboard也不(Gboard)例外。您将获得快速的手势输入(gesture typing)体验，您只需将手指滑过字母即可组成单词。
谷歌的预测引擎在这里相当不错，所以即使你搞砸了，Gboard仍然会建议正确的词（如果没有，你总是可以使用建议栏快速切换到相关词）。
快速选择和删除文本(Quickly Select And Delete Text)
谷歌(Google)现在还添加了您通常在实用程序键盘中找到的较小的文本选择手势。您可以在空格(Space)键上向左或向右滑动以快速向左或向右移动光标。
想要(Want)快速删除一个词或几个词？通常，按删除键一次删除一个字母需要很长时间。在Gboard中，您只需从Delete键向左滑动即可开始突出显示字母和单词。突出显示单词后，只需将手指从键盘上移开即可将其删除。
或使用文本编辑功能(Or Use Text Editing Features)
如果您正在寻找更高的精度，您可以使用文本编辑模式(Text Editing mode)（您可以在工具栏的菜单中找到它）。
在这里，您可以找到所有四个方向的箭头键、选择功能(selection feature)以及转到文本末尾或开头的功能。您还可以找到用于快速复制、粘贴或选择所有文本的按钮。
输入多种语言(Type In Multiple Languages)
Gboard确实将谷歌翻译(Google Translate)集成到键盘中。但是您可以更进一步，也可以使用多种语言。
- 在工具栏中，点击齿轮(Gear)图标以打开 Gboard 设置。
- 在这里，转到语言(Languages)部分，然后点击添加键盘(Add Keyboard)选项。
- 现在选择您要添加的语言。
- 您现在可以自定义语言键盘(language keyboard)。默认情况下，Gboard选择英文翻译版本(translation version)，但您也可以直接选择语言键盘(language keyboard)。点击完成(Done)按钮以保存更改。
- 返回键盘后，点击并按住地球(Globe)图标以查看所有语言的列表。选择您的语言以切换到它。
单手型(Type One-Handed)
Gboard具有单手键盘模式(keyboard mode)和浮动键盘选项(keyboard option)，因此您可以随意输入。
在浮动键盘模式下(keyboard mode)，您可以将键盘拖动到任何地方，也可以调整它的大小。单手模式可让您将键盘停靠在屏幕的任一侧。
随心所欲地定制(Customize To Your Heart’s Content)
Gboard带有一个以纯色、风景和渐变为特色的恒星主题系列。(theme collection)您可以在Settings > Theme中找到它们。如果您转到Settings中的(Settings)Preferences部分，您将看到启用数字行(number row)和表情符号切换键(switch key)的选项。
从布局部分(Layout section)，您可以增加键盘高度(keyboard height)。您还将看到自定义按键的选项。
这些是使Gboard 优于(Gboard superior)其他键盘的主要功能。Gboard 应用程序(Gboard app)中也有许多小功能。在下面的评论中与我们分享(Share)您最喜欢的Gboard功能！
如果您在使用Gboard时遇到任何问题，请查看我们的Gboard 故障排除(Gboard troubleshooting)指南。
What Is Gboard & Why It Is Superior To Other Keyboards
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There’s also an iOS version that has a lot more features than the stock iOS keyboard (but for this article, we will be focusing on the Android keyboard). Everything from gesture typing to keyboard customization is here. Not to mention a fully-fledged Google search engine inside your keyboard. But, what is Gboard and why is Gboard superior to other keyboards? Let’s take a look.
What is Gboard?
Curiously, Gboard is both a first-party and third-party keyboard. You might have it pre-installed on your Android smartphone or you can also install it from the Play Store.
Gboard is also available as a third-party keyboard for iPhone users (it lacks many features compared to the Android version, but the core experience is the same). Although iPhone users need to go to the Settings app to enable the keyboard, it’s worth the effort to use Gboard.
Download: Gboard (iOS, Android)
Search Google From Gboard
This is the feature that no other keyboard has. A mini Google search feature right inside your keyboard. On the iPhone app, you’ll find the G icon on the right-hand side of the toolbar. In the Android app, the Search feature is in the menu, but you can drag it out to the toolbar as well.
Using Google Search, you can search for anything on the web. You’ll find search results in the keyboard view itself and you can tap on a result to instantly paste it in the text box.
This is extremely handy when you’re in a group chat and you need to find and share a link (no need to hop in and out of the browser anymore).
Share GIFs And Emojis
There’s no need to install another specialized GIF keyboard. You can search and find GIFs (as well as emojis), right in the Gboard. From the keyboard, tap the Emoji icon and then switch to the GIF section.
Here can search for any GIF from Google’s vast library. Just tap on a GIF to send it in the chat.
And There Are Gboard Stickers Too
Google has now added support for stickers as well. In the same Emoji section, you’ll find a new tab for stickers. You can explore available stickers and you can add more stickers from the store as well. Gboard supports Bitmoji so you can create and add your own stickers or emojis, right from the keyboard!
Swipe To Type
Swype was the first app to introduce gesture typing, but now it’s available in many major third-party and default keyboards. And Gboard is no exception. You’ll get a fast gesture typing experience where you can simply glide your finger over the letters to form words.
Google’s predictive engine is quite good here, so even if you goof up a bit, Gboard will still suggest the right word (if not, you can always use the suggestions bar to quickly switch to a related word).
Quickly Select And Delete Text
Google has now also added smaller text selection gestures that you usually find in utility keyboards. You can swipe left or right on the Space key to quickly move the cursor left or right.
Want to quickly delete a word or a couple of words? Usually, pressing the delete key to delete one letter at a time takes quite a while. In Gboard, you can just swipe left from the Delete key to start highlighting letters and words. Once you’ve highlighted the words, simply lift your finger off the keyboard to delete them.
Or Use Text Editing Features
If you’re looking for more precision, you can use the Text Editing mode (you’ll find it in the menu from the toolbar).
Here, you’ll find arrow keys for all four directions, a selection feature, and the ability to go to the end or the beginning of the text. You’ll also find buttons to quickly copy, paste, or to select all text.
Type In Multiple Languages
Gboard does integrate Google Translate into the keyboard. But you can go a step further and use multiple languages as well.
- From the toolbar, tap on the Gear icon to open Gboard Settings.
- Here, go to the Languages section and tap the Add Keyboard option.
- Now choose the language that you want to add.
- You can now customize the language keyboard. By default, Gboard selects the English translation version, but you can directly select the language keyboard as well. Tap the Done button to save the changes.
- Once you’re back to the keyboard, tap and hold the Globe icon to see a list of all languages. Choose your language to switch to it.
Type One-Handed
Gboard has both a one-handed keyboard mode and a floating keyboard option so you can type just how you like.
In the floating keyboard mode, you can drag the keyboard anywhere and you can resize it as well. The one-handed mode lets you dock the keyboard to either side of the screen.
Customize To Your Heart’s Content
Gboard comes with a stellar theme collection featuring solid colors, landscapes, and gradients. You’ll find them in Settings > Theme. If you go to the Preferences section in Settings, you’ll see options to enable the number row and an emoji switch key as well.
From the Layout section, you can increase the keyboard height. You’ll also see options to customize key presses.
These are the top features that make Gboard superior to other keyboards. There are many little features in the Gboard app as well. Share some of your favorite Gboard features with us in the comments below!
If you’re facing any issues with Gboard, take a look at our Gboard troubleshooting guide.
