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Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by wayfinder on Sunday September 24, 2023 @12:03PM (#37634278)
Maybe I’m a leet kid but I type 65 WPM on my phone so I find actual typing on my phone on par with typing on desktop, except if special punctuation is involved.

…but the whole mobile experience is still terrible with a lot of scrolling, panning, and annoying text selection.

I’m aware most people don’t type that fast so they would never type on mobile but for those that do, it would be sweet if the mobile experience was better.

One thing I found out on iOS recently is that you can shake your phone for text undo.

Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by jraph on Sunday September 24, 2023 @12:17PM (#37634426)
Wouldn't typing on a touchscreen for long periods cause RSI much faster than a keyboard in the long term?

(because of the body positioning - back, neck - and the hard surface)

(not arguing against improving typing on mobile, obviously)

Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by wayfinder on Sunday September 24, 2023 @12:26PM (#37634510)
Wouldn’t be surprised.

Truthfully I’m most worried about the thumbs. I feel like they can ache if I’ve been doomscrolling for hours

Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by ghaff on Sunday September 24, 2023 @12:11PM (#37634365)
I’m probably more like 20 with a much higher error rate than on my laptop. And more focus required.