Can I get some help with messaging?

[the pashmeister]

Problem with messaging

I've got a Lumia 1020 with the latest Windows 10 Insider update. Yesterday, my messaging app was updated automatically.
Now, when I try to send a text message, there are no suggested words and also the funky sweep type thing doesn't work. You know the thing where you keep your finger pressed and sweep across the keyboard and it types the word for you?
Is there a setting I need to reactivate?

thank you