This gray bar blocking my text box is driving me insane. It still comes up even after I turn off predictive text

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Anyone have any idea how to fix this? I have an attached keyboard case and whenever I try to use it, this gray bar just comes up and blocks the area where I am meant to see what it is that I am typing.


To disable the bar completely, not just the predictive text suggestions, toggle "Shortcuts" in Settings > General > Keyboard. When it is disabled, the grey bar will not appear (whether or not your physical keyboard is connected).

Keyboard settings


That bar is part of the QuickType predictive keyboard feature on iOS. To turn the feature off, go to Settings > General > Keyboards, scroll to the bottom, and turn Predictive off.

More information about QuickType is available in this (slightly outdated, but still relevant) article.