Google has released a new update for the beta version of Gboard, its popular keyboard for Android devices, which includes an interesting new feature: the option to change text fonts. This is a feature that not only adds more customization options, but can also improve the readability of texts, adapting to the preferred style of each user. However, this feature is still in the works. Restricted to Gboard beta participants only. Still, I'll tell you What are these new features and how to change the font in Gboard.
How to activate the new font switching option?
Gboard has not ceased to surprise us with new security measures for passwords and credentials or the ability to use gestures on your keyboardWell, now he does it with the New option that allows us to easily change fonts. And activating this new feature is very simple. If you are already in the Gboard beta program, you should be able to access the option from the keyboard settings. Just you have to follow these instructions.
- Open Gboard in any text field on your Android device.
- Go to menu "Settings" by tapping the gear icon in the keyboard toolbar.
- Select the option «Change font» and explore the new styles available.
- Once you have selected the most suitable source for you, All your texts will be reflected in this new style.
This font changing option is very useful for those looking for a better readability or simply want to give a unique touch to their messages. Of course, If you are not part of the app's beta program, you will not be able to use this feature yet., nor those that are being prepared based on artificial intelligence.
Other new features in the Gboard beta
In addition to the option to change the font, the Gboard beta continues to evolve with New AI-based tools that optimize the writing experience. Notable new features include the following:
- Proofreading with generative AI: A new feature that allows you to automatically correct texts, checking spelling, grammar and punctuation with a simple touch.
- AI generated stickers: Under the name 'Emogen', this new tool will allow you to create personalized stickers using artificial intelligence, using emojis as a base.
- AI Text Style Transformation: a function that makes it easy to change the tone or style of a message, allowing you to choose between formal, informal or more personal styles.
These innovations are not yet available to all users., but it is expected that with the next updates they will be implemented for all Android devices that have Gboard.
Much more than a keyboard: Generative AI in Gboard
The Gboard development team, in addition to Fix errors that occur in your tool, continues to integrate advanced features that take advantage of the latest advances in generative AI, with the aim of offering a more intuitive and efficient experience to its users. The ability to Gboard to adapt to your writing style and shape of each person is just the beginning of what promises to be a revolution in the world of virtual keyboards.
A clear example of this is the integration of freehand writing for devices that use a stylus. This feature not only allows you to write directly on the screen, but also recognizes gestures such as arrows or circles to perform actions such as selecting or moving text.
Another interesting function is the one that allows change text style with the help of artificial intelligence. For example, if you are writing an email, you can modify the tone of the message with just one click, making it more formal or even more conversational depending on your needs.
All of these features are designed to make the Gboard experience much more dynamic, getting closer to what users really look for in a keyboard: Speed, customization and efficiency.