In iOS 7, Apple fully overhauled the user interface to offer it a new and contemporary appearance. One of the issues, many people have with the fresh look is the lack of buttons. The text keys can be a bit disorienting.
Luckily, Apple has been paying attention to opinion, and has included an alternative in iOS 7.1that permits you to allow button shapes. Whereas a good number of buttons get grey shading, a few of the text buttons for instance the Send in the Messages app, and gadgets in the Airplay list of options are highlighted. iOS 7.1 as well highlights the chosen tab with the shading founded on the color of the sign. For instance: In the Music app, the chosen tab obtains a red shading, while in the App Store, the tab acquires a blue shading.
It does not bring iOS 6-style buttons back, however it does make locating and using keys a bit easier. The attribute is not allowed by default, the toggle to allow button shapes is concealed in the Accessibility, and hence there is a high likelihood that you might have missed it.
Follow these easy steps to activate button shapes in Accessibility settings in iOS 7.1:
1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone, iPod or iPad touch.
2. Hit on General, followed by Accessibility on the next display.
3. Hit on the On/Off toggle next to Button Shapes to activate it.
You ought to instantly notice a gray outline on the General Key in the list of options bar, and all other menu bars. Whereas it is not an enormous change, it does make locating and using buttons a bit easier.
The button option as well highlights anything that results in an action once tapped as well. It is a great choice for those that might be new to iOS and require some assistance learning the navigation.
How to allow button shapes on iOS 7.1