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Guide to Using Live Text Feature on iPhone
Key points
- Live Text works on iPhones XS and newer with iOS 15+
- Use camera to select text for copying, translating, or lookup
- Tap the grid icon in the Camera app to activate
- Offers quick actions for phone numbers, websites, emails
What is Live Text?
Live Text is an iPhone feature that enables users to interact with text captured through the device's camera. It allows for actions such as copying, sharing, looking up information, or translating text found on signs, posters, or websites.
The feature is available on iPhone XS models and newer, provided they are running iOS 15 or a later version. It functions similarly to Visual Intelligence but is specifically focused on text interaction and does not require Apple Intelligence compatibility.
How to Use Live Text
To use Live Text, open the Camera app and position the desired text within the viewfinder. A yellow frame will appear around the detected text. Tap the grid icon located at the bottom-right of the screen.
From the menu that appears, users can choose options like 'Translate' or 'Copy'. It is also possible to select specific portions of text using grab points or to select all detected text.
Available Actions and Customization
Once text is selected, users have several options, including copying and pasting into other applications like Messages or Notes, or using the 'Share' function for quicker sending or AirDrop. The feature also allows for looking up web addresses or information, and translating text into different languages.
For certain content, quick actions appear at the bottom of the screen, such as making a call, visiting a website, starting an email, or converting currencies. Users can disable Live Text by navigating to Settings > Camera and turning off 'Show Detected Text'.
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This article provides instructions on how to use the Live Text feature available on iPhones running iOS 15 and later, which allows users to interact with text through their device's camera. It explains how to activate the feature, select text, and perform actions like copying, translating, or looking up information.