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iqkeyboardmanagerswift

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation page for IQKeyboardManagerSwift!

IQKeyboardManagerSwift is a library that provides an elegant way to manage keyboard visibility while handling text fields and text views in iOS applications. It helps to overcome the shortfalls of the default keyboard handling in iOS, providing powerful keyboard management features.

Features and Benefits

IQKeyboardManagerSwift offers the following features:

  • Intelligent Keyboard Manager: The library dynamically adjusts the scroll view’s frame origin to make the currently editing text field visible while the keyboard is being shown or hidden.
  • Support for AutoLayout: IQKeyboardManagerSwift is compatible with Auto Layout-based projects, allowing smooth handling of frames and constraints.
  • Keyboard Toolbar: Provides a customizable toolbar exactly above the keyboard with Next, Previous, and Done buttons which can be used to navigate between multiple text fields.
  • AutoToolbar Management: IQKeyboardManagerSwift automatically adds toolbar and handles toolbar interactions for enabled text fields, without any need for explicit coding.
  • Prevent Overlapping: The library gracefully handles cases where the keyboard would otherwise overlap with the currently active text field.
  • Keyboard Distance Management: Allows customizing the gap between the keyboard and the text field.
  • Keyboard Appearance Management: Offers control over the visibility of the previous/next buttons on the keyboard toolbar.
  • Prevent Layout Issues: IQKeyboardManagerSwift adjusts the scroll view content insets automatically, preventing unexpected layout issues.
  • Customizable: Provides customizable properties, methods, delegate protocols, and notifications for enhanced functionality.

Installation

IQKeyboardManagerSwift can be installed using Cocoapods. To integrate it into your Xcode project, add the following line to your Podfile:

[comment] Add the following to your Podfile:
pod 'IQKeyboardManagerSwift'

Then run the following command:

[comment] Run the following command:
pod install

Usage

Using IQKeyboardManagerSwift in your project requires just a few simple steps:

  1. Import the library: In your Swift file, import the library by adding the following line at the top:
    2. [code]
import IQKeyboardManagerSwift
  [/code]
  2. Enable the keyboard manager: In your AppDelegate.swift file, add the following line to enable IQKeyboardManagerSwift:
    3. [code]
IQKeyboardManager.shared.enable = true
  [/code]
  3. Build and run: Build and run your project, and you will now have keyboard management functionality in your app!

Requirements

IQKeyboardManagerSwift requires:

  • iOS 8.0 or later
  • Swift 5.0 or later

Troubleshooting

If you face any issues while using IQKeyboardManagerSwift, here are a few common fixes:

  1. Ensure that you have successfully installed the library by checking the Pods project and confirming the presence of IQKeyboardManagerSwift.
  2. Make sure you have imported IQKeyboardManagerSwift in your Swift file(s) where you want to use it.
  3. If you face any build issues or conflicts with other libraries, try cleaning and rebuilding your project.
  4. If you are still experiencing problems, please visit our GitHub repository to report the issue or seek help in the existing discussions.

Conclusion

IQKeyboardManagerSwift is a powerful library that facilitates seamless keyboard management in your iOS applications. With its intelligent features, AutoLayout compatibility, and customizable options, it simplifies the handling of text fields and text views by automatically adjusting the scroll view and providing a convenient keyboard toolbar. Enjoy improved user experiences by incorporating IQKeyboardManagerSwift into your projects!