Fact · Typing and writing speed
The blind-user study found that word prediction did not enhance typing accuracy and increased both physical and temporal workload, compared with the default keyboard.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“it does not enhance typing accuracy and increases both physical and temporal workload compared to the default keyboard”
Exploring the Impact of Word Prediction Assistive Features on Smartphone Keyboards for Blind Users, Mrim M. Alnfiai and Muhammad Ashad Kabir, arXiv preprint (later journal article), 2024, Abstract.
Open the original- What it measures
- Accuracy included corrected and uncorrected errors, measured with standard text entry formulas.
- What it does not show
- Eleven participants, all blind, with prior touchscreen experience.