Google has made a change to the layout of its popular keyboard app, Gboard, for Android users. The latest update lets you hide the period and comma keys by default. This feature is now available in both beta and stable channels with version 16.0+. When turned off, the bottom row will display only ‘?’ and the enter key, giving a cleaner look to your keyboard. Double-pressing the space bar still allows for periods, but removing the commas has raised some eyebrows. Users can also keep the Emoji key intact for a more symmetrical design with the period.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/10/21/gboard-period-comma-keys