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The keyboard sync tag on WindowsForum covers discussions about synchronizing typing data and personalization across devices, particularly in the context of Microsoft's SwiftKey keyboard. A key topic is the upcoming retirement of standalone SwiftKey accounts on May 31, 2026, after which backup and sync will require a Microsoft Account and store data in OneDrive. Users who do not migrate risk losing cloud sync and access to legacy data. This change reflects Microsoft's broader strategy to integrate tools into its account ecosystem, affecting privacy, transparency, and cross-device access for SwiftKey users.
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    SwiftKey Account Retirement: Move Typing Data to Microsoft Account by May 31, 2026

    Microsoft is retiring standalone SwiftKey accounts on May 31, 2026, and the change is bigger than a simple login tweak. The company is moving backup and sync to Microsoft Account sign-in and storing personalized typing data in OneDrive, which means users who stay on Apple, Google, or other...
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