How to Change the Braille Display Input on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the iPhone's Settings.

   Tap the Settings app on one of your Home screens to open it.
   
   The Settings app may be in a folder labeled "Utilities." If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap the Settings app.
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   Step 2: Tap General.

   If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap General. , If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap Accessibility. , If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap the VoiceOver option. , If you're using VoiceOver, use three fingers to scroll and then double-tap Braille. , If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap the Braille Display Input option. , You can choose between "Uncontracted Six-dot Braille," "Uncontracted Eight-dot Braille," and "Contracted Braille." Uncontracted Six-dot Braille is the standard 6-dot Braille system.
   
   The Uncontracted Eight-dot Braille option is the extended Braille system that uses 8 dots to support additional characters and symbols.
   
   Contracted Braille is a form of Braille shorthand that uses contractions for common words.
   
   If you're using VoiceOver, double-tap the input you want to select. , If you'd like your braille input to be automatically translated as you type, you can toggle this on.
   
   Otherwise, your words will be translated at the end of each word.
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   Step 3: Tap Accessibility.

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   Step 4: Tap VoiceOver.

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   Step 5: Scroll down and tap Braille.

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   Step 6: Tap Braille Display Input.

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   Step 7: Tap the input you want to use.

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   Step 8: Toggle Automatic Braille Translation on (optional).

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