[Q] Gboard: how to disable the spacebar launching the language settings - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I’m a Gboard user who uses more than one language (I have to do so). On a daily basis, I use the spacebar to move the cursor left and right by swiping it. Unfortunately, the spacebar, when holding it, serves also for choosing a language. Wanting to move the cursor, I often mistakenly launch the language settings.
How to disable the language settings being launched by the spacebar? Another button with a globe icon is sufficient if I want to enter the language settings. It’s impossible to disable this feature in the Gboard settings. Do you know any other method?
I’m not willing to switch to another Android keyboard. I’ve tried them and they didn’t fulfill my expectations.
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I’m a Gboard user who uses more than one language (I have to do so). On a daily basis, I use the spacebar to move the cursor left and right by swiping it. Unfortunately, the spacebar, when holding it, serves also for choosing a language. Wanting to move the cursor, I often mistakenly launch the language settings.
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