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Typing feedback is a setting on the iPad that allows students to have letters, words, or both, read aloud as they are typed.
Typing Feedback can support students to:
build independence
strengthen comprehension and fluency
boost confidence in written work
improve editing and revision processes
increase focus and attention
To turn on Typing Feedback on an iPad in iPadOS 18:
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Go to "Settings".
Tap "Accessibility".
Tap "Spoken Content".
Tap "Typing Feedback".
Tap the circle next to the menu items to toggle on "Characters" and "Character Hints".
Choose to add a delay to when the characters or character hints will be heard on the iPad. If the delay is set to 0 seconds, the iPad will speak the Characters and Character Hints immediately when a letter is typed. If the delay is set to 2 seconds, the iPad will speak the Characters and Character Hints 2 seconds after a letter is typed.
Tap the circle next to "Speak Words", "Speak Auto-text", or "Hold to Speak Predictions" to turn them on.
Tap "Spoken Content" to return to the Spoken Content menu.
To use Typing Feedback on an iPad in iPadOS 18:
Go to a text box or a note taking app, such as "Notes".
Tap where the text will be typed.
Using the Keyboard, begin typing letters, numbers, or other characters.
The iPad will read aloud the characters as they are typed. If a letter is typed, the iPad will say a word that begins with the letter (For example, "F, Foxtrot") to try to predict the word that will be typed.
At the top of the keyboard, word predictions will be given based on the characters that are typed. Tap and hold a word to hear it read aloud and to add it to the text box or sentence that is being typed.
When a Space or punctuation is entered after a word, the iPad will read aloud the last word that was typed.
If a capital letter is typed, the iPad will say, for example, "Cap.. T." as the capital "T" is typed on the page.
Continue to type the sentences or words with the Typing Feedback features.
To turn off Typing Feedback on an iPad in iPadOS 18:
Go to "Settings". Tap "Accessibility".
Tap "Spoken Content".
Tap "Typing Feedback".
Tap the circles to toggle off the Typing Feedback menu items.
Step-by-step instructions according to the iPad's Operating System:
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With Typing Feedback, students in the TDSB can:
write stories. When typing in an app like Notes, the iPad can say each letter or word out loud. This helps students listen and check if the letters or words sound correct.
check spelling. Students can check spelling for words they find difficult.
answer questions. Typing Feedback can help students type answers to reading or math questions and listen to check their work.
type journal entries. While writing a journal entry, use Typing Feedback to hear letters and words and make changes if needed.
learn new words. Students can use typing feedback when learning new vocabulary words in Science or Social Studies.
Last Updated June 15, 2025
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