Gboard

Gboard is Google’s smart keyboard app that combines speed, accuracy, and convenience into one powerful tool — featuring Glide Typing, voice input, handwriting recognition, multilingual support, built-in Google Translate, emoji search, GIF sharing, and a range of customization options.

Everything You Need in One Powerful Keyboard

Gboard brings together all the best features of Google Keyboard into a single, reliable app that transforms the way you type on your mobile device. Whether you want to slide through words at lightning speed, dictate a message hands-free, or scribble notes by hand, Gboard handles it all without breaking a sweat. It builds on the rock-solid speed and dependability that users already trust from Google Keyboard and takes the typing experience several steps further with a suite of smart, time-saving features.

From casual texters to power users, Gboard delivers the tools you need to communicate faster, more accurately, and more expressively than ever before. Once you start using it, going back to a standard keyboard feels like a step backward.

Glide Typing — Slide Your Way to Faster Words

Gboard’s Glide Typing feature completely changes the way your fingers interact with the keyboard. Instead of tapping each letter individually, you simply slide your finger from one letter to the next in a smooth, continuous motion. Gboard reads your finger’s path and instantly predicts the word you intend to type, delivering it to the screen in a fraction of the time traditional tapping requires.

Glide Typing works remarkably well even at high speeds, making it one of the most popular features among frequent mobile typists. Once you build up muscle memory for common words, your typing speed can increase dramatically. It is an especially useful feature when you need to fire off quick replies or type on the go with just one hand.

Voice Typing — Speak Your Message Instead of Typing It

When your hands are busy or you simply do not feel like typing, Gboard’s Voice Typing feature lets you dictate your message out loud and watch it appear on screen in real time. The voice recognition engine is powered by Google’s advanced speech technology, giving it a high degree of accuracy across a wide range of accents, speaking speeds, and noise environments.

Voice Typing works seamlessly in messaging apps, email clients, search bars, and virtually any other text field. You can speak naturally without pausing between every word, and Gboard will keep up with you. It is a genuinely hands-free experience that makes communication faster and more accessible for everyone.

Handwriting — Write in Your Own Hand

Gboard also supports handwriting input, allowing you to write directly on your screen using your finger or a stylus. The feature recognizes both cursive and printed letters, so you do not need to adjust your natural writing style to make it work. Gboard reads your handwriting and converts it into clean, typed text automatically.

This feature is particularly useful for users who find touch keyboards uncomfortable, for those writing in languages with complex character sets, or simply for anyone who prefers the feel of writing over tapping. It adds a more personal, intuitive dimension to mobile text input.

Emoji Search and GIFs — Express Yourself Perfectly

Finding the right emoji used to mean endless scrolling through rows of tiny icons. Gboard solves this with its built-in Emoji Search feature, which lets you type a keyword and instantly surface the most relevant options. Search for “happy,” “food,” or “celebration,” and Gboard brings up the matching emojis in seconds.

On top of that, Gboard gives you direct access to a massive library of GIFs. You can search by mood, theme, or keyword, then share the perfect animated reaction without ever leaving your keyboard. Whether you want something funny, sweet, or dramatic, Gboard helps you find it fast and drop it straight into your conversation.

Multilingual Typing — Switch Languages Without Interruption

Gboard removes one of the biggest frustrations of multilingual communication — the constant need to manually switch between language keyboards. You simply enable the languages you use, and Gboard handles the rest automatically. As you type, it detects which language you are using, adjusts its autocorrect and word suggestions accordingly, and keeps everything flowing smoothly.

This feature is a game-changer for bilingual and multilingual users who regularly move between languages within the same conversation. Gboard keeps up with you naturally, so you can express yourself freely without any friction.

Google Translate — Translate on the Fly Without Leaving the App

Gboard integrates Google Translate directly into the keyboard, so you can translate text as you type without opening a separate app. Select your source language and your target language, start typing, and Gboard delivers the translation right inside the keyboard interface. This is an incredibly powerful tool for international communication, language learning, and travel situations where quick, accurate translations make a real difference.

Pro Tips — Get Even More Out of Gboard

Gboard includes several clever shortcuts and settings that many users overlook. Here are some of the best ones to try:

Gesture Cursor Control lets you slide your finger across the space bar to move the text cursor with precision, making it much easier to edit text without tapping a tiny insertion point.

Gesture Delete allows you to swipe left from the delete key to erase multiple words at once, saving you from holding down the backspace button repeatedly.

You can activate a permanent Number Row from Settings → Preferences so that numbers are always visible across the top of the keyboard, eliminating the need to switch to a secondary layout.

Symbol Hints display quick indicators on your keys to remind you which symbols are accessible with a long press. Enable this from Settings → Preferences → Long Press for Symbols.

One-Handed Mode pins the keyboard to the left or right side of the screen, making it much more comfortable to type on larger phones using just one hand.

Themes let you personalize the entire look of your keyboard. Choose from a wide selection of colors and styles, with or without key borders, to match your personality or phone aesthetic.

Download Gboard and Start Typing Smarter Today

Gboard packs an impressive range of features into one clean, intuitive keyboard that genuinely makes mobile communication faster, easier, and more expressive. From sliding through words with Glide Typing to translating messages on the fly, every feature solves a real problem that everyday users face. Download Gboard today and discover how much better typing on your phone can feel.