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Huawei: Show or Hide the Number Row on the Keyboard

On most Huawei phones the keyboard only shows letters, so typing a phone number or a password with digits means switching to the symbols page every time. SwiftKey Keyboard has a number row option that keeps the digits visible above the letters, but it sits deep inside the typing settings and is easy to miss.

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Enable or Disable the Number Row auf Huawei

By default, the SwiftKey Keyboard on Huawei phones only shows letters on the main layout. Numbers sit on a separate symbols page, which means an extra tap every time you type a phone number, a PIN, or a password with digits.

The number row option adds a dedicated line of digits above the letter keys, so you never have to leave the main keyboard layout to type a number. This setting lives inside the keyboard app, not in the general phone settings, which is why it is often overlooked.

Where to find the number row setting

Open this path to reach the option:

Open the settingsTap on System & updatesTap on Language & inputTap on SwiftKey KeyboardTap on TypingTap on KeysActivate or deactivate Number row

Turning the toggle on adds the row instantly, no restart needed. Turning it off frees up a bit of vertical space on the keyboard, which can help on smaller screens or when you rarely type numbers.

If you use a different keyboard app instead of SwiftKey, this setting will not appear, since the option is specific to that keyboard.

Frequently asked questions

The setting only exists in SwiftKey Keyboard. If you use a different keyboard app, check that app's own typing or layout settings instead, since the option will not appear under Language & input for other keyboards.