Switch between the 123 and ABC layouts in the Wispr iOS keyboard

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Available on: iOS

The Wispr keyboard opens in the numbers-first (123) layout by default. If you'd rather type edits on a full QWERTY letter keyboard, switch on the ABC layout from the keyboard drawer or Flow Settings.

How to switch layouts

Use either control — both change the same setting.

  1. Open the keyboard drawer and tap ABC. The button highlights when the ABC layout is active.

  2. Or open Flow Settings and turn the ABC keyboard layout on or off.

Note: A change made from the keyboard appears in Flow Settings the next time you bring the Wispr app to the foreground.

The ABC keyboard nudge

Wispr shows a two-step nudge once per account to point out the ABC layout:

  1. Intro tooltip: "Wispr has an ABC keyboard — Make quick edits while staying in flow," with a Try it button.

  2. Drawer tour: Tapping Try it opens the keyboard drawer and points to the ABC toggle.

If you already use Wispr, the tooltip appears the next time you open the Wispr keyboard. If you're still in onboarding, it appears after your first successful dictation in another app.

FAQs

I had the QWERTY layout on before — why is my keyboard showing numbers now?

The keyboard now defaults to the 123 layout, and a previously enabled ABC layout may have been reset. Tap ABC in the keyboard drawer, or re-enable it in Flow Settings.

Does dismissing the nudge turn off the ABC layout?

No. Dismissing or tapping outside the nudge closes it without changing your layout. The ABC layout stays off until you enable it.

Will the nudge appear more than once?

No. It appears once per account, whether you dismiss it or complete the drawer tour.

Which layout should I use?

The 123 layout keeps numbers and punctuation available for quick corrections after dictation. The ABC layout suits typing edits on a letter keyboard while staying inside Wispr.

Limitations and notes

  • The ABC keyboard layout and drawer toggle are available on iOS only.

  • The default layout is numbers-first (123); the ABC layout must be enabled manually.