iOS 26 Keyboard Replacement Issue: Users Reporting Annoying 'WHAT' Replacement

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Users are experiencing an issue with the keyboard on iOS 26, where it keeps replacing words with 'WHAT' even though there's no shortcut or text replacement set. This is causing frustration for many users.

What it looks like

• Keyboard replacement issue
• Annoying 'WHAT' replacement

How to fix it

1. Open Settings.
2. Select General.
3. Choose Keyboard.
4. Tap Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
5. Wait for the reset to complete.

Affected products

• iOS 26

Sources

• Why does my keyboard on iOS 26 keep replacing what's with WHATS even tho I have no shortcut/ text replacement for that — reddit:r/ios

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