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Using the dollar sign on an Apple Watch might seem tricky at first, but there are actually two straightforward ways to do it. Let me show you both methods – one using your iPhone’s keyboard and another directly on the watch face.
Method 1: Using your iPhone keyboard
When your Apple Watch prompts you for text input, you can use your iPhone’s keyboard instead of fumbling with the tiny watch screen. The watch displays a message saying “Enter text on your Apple Watch using your iOS keyboard. Press to type.” This method gives you access to your familiar iPhone keyboard, making it much easier to type any symbol, including the dollar sign.
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Method 2/3: Using the Apple Watch keyboard or voice dictation
If you prefer typing directly on your watch or don’t have your iPhone handy, here’s how to type the dollar sign:
When the keyboard appears on your watch, click on the microphone. From there, you can voice dictate or click the mic to get the keyboard option. Then, find the numbers in the bottom right corner. Click that to get the symbols’ keyboard. The dollar sign ($) appears right on this screen—no additional taps are needed, though that was certainly a lot of tapping to find one character.
For regular Apple Watch users, knowing these keyboard shortcuts can make daily tasks much smoother. Whether you’re splitting a dinner bill with friends or noting down prices while shopping, having quick access to the dollar sign is something many have wondered on how to accomplish.
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