Keyboard & Typing

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Access keyboard settings
• Use one-handed operation
• Use Swype
• Use Auto-complete suggestions
• Access emojis, speech-to-text, capitalize text & symbols
• Use Smart Reply

Access keyboard settings

When the keyboard is visible, select the Settings icon. Keyboard settings allow you to change languages, keyboard height and layout, and adjust smart typing features.

Note: To access keyboard settings outside of the keyboard screen, swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers then select the  Settings icon > scroll to and select System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Gboard.

 

Use one-handed operation

When the keyboard is visible, select the Menu icon then select One-handed.

 

Use Swype

Select and drag across each letter of the desired word without removing your finger from the screen. Words will automatically be entered into the text field.

 

Use Auto-complete suggestions

When typing a word, three suggestions will appear at the top of the keyboard. Select the desired suggestion to enter it into the text field.

 

Access emojis, speech-to-text, capitalize text & symbols

Select the desired option:

 

• STICKERS: Select the Stickers icon. 
• GIFS: Select the GIF icon.
• SPEECH-TO-TEXT: Select the Microphone icon.
• CAPITALIZE TEXT: Select the Shift key to capitalize the next letter. Double-tap the Shift key to enable or disable caps lock.
• SYMBOLS: Select the Symbols key.
• EMOJIS: Select the Emoji key.

Use Smart Reply

When you receive a text message, a Smart Reply notification will appear briefly at the top of the screen. Select the desired response or action. 

Note: Smart Reply is enabled by default. To disable Smart Reply, from the Messages app, select the Account icon > Messages settings > Suggestions > Smart Reply or Suggested actions switch.