A comma on the Android keyboard would seem like a small thing, but its sudden disappearance can turn typing into agony. You try to put a comma, but instead a period, a dash, or nothing appears at all. The problem occurs on all versions of Android - from outdated Android 8 Oreo to fresh Android 15, and concerns both standard keyboards (Gboard, Samsung Keyboard) and third-party ones (SwiftKey, Fleksy).

The reasons for the failure are varied: from accidental changes in the layout language to bugs after a system update. In this article we Let's look at 8 proven methods return the comma - from basic settings to radical measures like resetting the keyboard. We will also find out why the problem occurs again and how to avoid it.

1. Check the current keyboard layout

Most often, the comma disappears. due to a change in input language. For example, when switching from Russian to English, punctuation symbols may change location or disappear altogether. Here's how to check and fix it:

  • 🌐 Open any text input field (for example, Messages or Notes).
  • 🔍 Look at language indicator in the keyboard line (usually in the lower right corner). If the language you want is not displayed there, tap the indicator and select the correct one.
  • 🔄 On some keyboards (for example, Gboard), you can scroll through languages by swiping space left/right.

If the language is correct, but there is still no comma, try manually adding the missing character through additional characters. To do this:

  1. Press the button ?123 (or !#1) to switch to symbols mode.
  2. Hold your finger on the point (.) - in many keyboards this will bring up a menu with a comma, exclamation point and other characters.
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2. Setting up characters in the parameters. keyboard

If the comma is not displayed even in character mode, the problem may lie in the settings of the keyboard itself. Let's consider the process using the example of Gboard (the most popular keyboard for Android):

  1. Open Settings phone.
  2. Go to System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard.
  3. Select Layout → English (USA) or another desired language.
  4. Click Key settings and make sure the checkbox is next to the item Show comma on the main keyboard.

For Samsung Keyboard the path will be different:

Settings → General management → Samsung Keyboard → Emoticons and symbols → Key settings

Here check whether the option Display is enabled comma on the main panel.

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If there is no item about a comma in the settings, try updating the keyboard via Google Play. Outdated versions often lack flexible options.

3. Resetting the keyboard settings to factory settings

If manipulating the settings did not help, the next step is resetting the keyboard. This will return all parameters to the default state, including the arrangement of characters. Attention: after the reset you will have to re-configure autocorrect, dictionaries and themes.

Instructions for Gboard:

  1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard → Gboard.
  2. Select Advanced → Reset settings.
  3. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

For Samsung Keyboard:

Settings → General management → Samsung Keyboard → Reset settings
⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI from Xiaomi) reset keyboard may require rebooting the device. Do not interrupt the process until the system completes applying the changes.

4. Installing an alternative keyboard

If the standard keyboard stubbornly refuses to show the comma, try installing a third-party solution:

  • 📱 SwiftKey (from Microsoft) - flexible character settings, gesture support.
  • ⚡ Fleksy - minimalistic design with quick access to punctuation.
  • 🎨 Chroom - keyboard with customization of each character.

After installation:

  1. Activate the new keyboard in Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual keyboard.
  2. Customize the layout, making sure comma is available in the main panel.
How to transfer dictionaries from Gboard in SwiftKey?

You can’t do this directly, but you can export data via Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Export (if the function is supported), and then import it into SwiftKey via cloud storage.

5. system languages and regional settings

Sometimes the problem lies deeper - in the system language settings of the device. If the system has a language that does not support the comma in its usual form (for example, some Asian layouts), the keyboard can adapt to it.

How to check:

  1. Open Settings → System → Language and input → Languages.
  2. Make sure that the desired language is in first place in the list of priority languages (for example, Russian (Russia) or English (USA)).
  3. If there are unnecessary languages in the list, remove them by clicking on the trash can icon.
System language Effect on comma Solution
Russian (Russia) Comma on the main screen No action
English (USA) Comma on the main screen No actions
Japanese Comma replaced with Remove language or add Russian/English
Korean Comma missing Change the system language

6. Updating the keyboard and Android

Bugs with missing commas are often fixed in new versions of keyboards or the system. Check for updates:

  • 📲 For the keyboard: open Google Play → My profile → Manage applications → Gboard (or another keyboard) → Update.
  • 🤖 For Android: Settings → System → System update.

Critical information: On some devices (for example, Samsung Galaxy S22 s One UI 5.1) after updating to Android 14 the comma disappears due to a conflict with proprietary shells. In this case, only manually setting the keys or rolling back will help. firmware.

⚠️ Attention: If after updating Android the comma has disappeared, and a rollback is impossible, try disabling the keyboard in Settings → Applications, clearing its cache, and then re-enabling it. This will reset the temporary data without deleting the dictionary.

7. Gestures and alternative ways to enter a comma

If you cannot return a comma on the keyboard, use workarounds:

  • 👆 Gesture up on the space bar (in Gboard): Swipe up from the bottom edge of the space bar to display a menu with a comma.
  • 🔁 Copy from clipboard: copy the comma from this text (,) and paste it as needed.
  • 📝 Voice input: press the microphone on the keyboard and say "comma".

For Samsung Keyboard there is a unique gesture:

Hold the dot (.) on the keyboard → a menu with a comma and others will appear signs.

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8. Radical measures: reset all Android settings

If none of the methods worked, the problem may be due to deep failures in the system. In this case, this will help Reset to factory settings. Warning: this will delete all data from the device, including photos, messages and applications. Make a backup first!

How to reset:

  1. Open Settings → System → Reset settings.
  2. Select Delete all data (factory reset).
  3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.

After reset:

  • Configure the device as new.
  • Install a keyboard (Gboard or another) and check for the presence of a comma.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with an unlocked bootloader (bootloader), a reset may result in loss of data on the internal memory without the possibility of recovery. Before the procedure, remove SD card (if any) and copy important files to your PC.
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In 90% of cases, the problem is solved by resetting the keyboard or changing the language. Resetting Android to factory settings is an extreme measure, which should be resorted to only if other methods have not helped.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the missing comma

🔹 Why is there a comma on the English layout, but not on the Russian one?

This is a feature of some versions Gboard i Samsung Keyboard. In the Russian layout, a comma can be hidden behind a long tap on a period or in symbol mode (?123). Try updating your keyboard or manually adding a comma in the layout settings.

🔹 After updating Android, the comma was replaced with another character. How to return?

Most likely, the update reset the regional settings. Check:

  1. Keyboard language (should be Russian (Russia) or English (USA)).
  2. Device region in Settings → System → Date and time → Region.

If that doesn’t help, reset the keyboard settings (see Section 3).

🔹 Is it possible to transfer the user dictionary when changing the keyboard?

Yes, but not for all keyboards. Gboard allows you to export dictionaries via Settings → Dictionary → Export (file .txt), but SwiftKey and Samsung Keyboard do not have such a function. An alternative is synchronization. via Google account (for Gboard).

🔹 There is no comma on the keyboard MIUI (Xiaomi). What to do?

Branded keyboard MIUI known for bugs with punctuation. Solutions:

  1. Update the keyboard via App Store (on Xiaomi this is a separate application).
  2. Install Gboard and make it keyboard by default.
  3. In the keyboard settings MIUI disable the option Adaptive input (it can block characters).
🔹 The comma appears only after restarting the phone. What's wrong?

This is a sign of a conflict with background processes. Try:

  • Clear the keyboard cache in Settings → Applications → Gboard → Memory → Clear cache.
  • Disable battery optimization for the keyboard (in battery settings).
  • Check if the comma is blocking an application to save battery (for example, Greenify or AccuBattery).