Comment Faire Le Signe Multiplier Sur Iphone

Okay, imagine this. I'm texting my friend about splitting a pizza. "Each slice is 3 euros," I write. Then I need to calculate the total cost for 8 slices. My brain, bless its cotton socks, decides to short-circuit. All I want is a simple multiplication sign, but where is it on this darn iPhone?! I ended up writing "3 x 8" which, let's be honest, looks a little... amateurish.

Sound familiar? You're not alone! The hunt for the multiplication sign on an iPhone keyboard is a quest many have undertaken. And the answer? Well, it's hiding in plain sight... kind of. Let's dive into the surprisingly simple (once you know how!) solution.

Le Secret Bien Gardé: The Hidden Multiplication Sign

Alright, here's the lowdown. The multiplication sign (×) isn't readily available on the standard iPhone keyboard. Apple, in their infinite wisdom, decided to tuck it away. But don't despair! You don't need to download a special app or perform any mystical rituals.

The key is the symbol keyboard. How do you access that? Follow these steps:

1. Open the app where you want to type (Messages, Notes, Mail, etc.).
2. Bring up the keyboard by tapping on a text field.
3. Look for the "123" button (usually in the lower-left corner). Tap it! This takes you to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

(Side note: Are you already feeling a sense of triumph? You should be!)

Now, depending on your settings and keyboard, you might see the multiplication symbol (×) directly on this screen. If you do, hallelujah! Just tap it, and you're good to go.

But… chances are, you don't see it. Don't panic! We're not done yet.

The Long Press: Your New Best Friend

Here's the magic trick. On the numbers and symbols keyboard, find the asterisk () symbol. It looks like a little star.

Now, *press and hold your finger on that asterisk. A pop-up menu will appear, usually offering a few variations of that symbol. And guess what's hiding in that menu? That's right – the beautiful, elusive multiplication sign (×)!

Simply slide your finger to the multiplication sign and release. Voilà! It's now in your text.

(I know, I know. It's almost too easy. But that's Apple for you.)

Alternative Options (Because Why Not?)

Okay, so the asterisk method is the primary way to get the multiplication sign. But here are a couple of other options you might find useful:

• Copy and Paste: If you use the multiplication sign frequently, you could copy it from somewhere (like this article!) and paste it into your Notes app. Then, whenever you need it, just copy it from Notes and paste it into your text. A bit clunky, but it works.
• Text Replacement: This is a bit more advanced, but you can set up a text replacement shortcut. For example, you could tell your iPhone that whenever you type "multi", it should automatically replace it with the multiplication sign (×). You can find this setting under Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement.

(Honestly, the text replacement thing? I'm too lazy for that. But if you're super organized, go for it!)

En Conclusion: Multiply Your Knowledge!

So there you have it! The mystery of the missing multiplication sign is solved. Now you can confidently calculate pizza costs, spreadsheet figures, or whatever other mathematical marvels you need to perform on your iPhone.

Remember, the key is the long press on the asterisk. Go forth and multiply... your knowledge, of course! (And maybe the number of slices of pizza you order.)

Bon courage! And happy multiplying!