Keyboard & Typing
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Keyboard & Typing

Keyboard functions, Auto-complete, Swype, Copy & Paste, One-handed operation, and Keyboard Settings.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. ACCESS THE KEYBOARD: Select a Text entry field.

    Step 1

  2. ACCESS SYMBOLS & NUMBERS: Select the Symbols key. USE SPEECH-TO-TEXT: Select the Microphone icon and begin speaking your desired message. CAPITALIZE TEXT: Select the Shift key to capitalize the next letter. Double-tap the Shift key to enable or disable caps lock.

    Step 2

  3. ACCESS ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS: Select the Symbols key, then select the =\< key to view additional symbols.

    Step 3

  4. EMOJIS: Select the Emojis key. To return to the alphabet, select the ABC key.

    Step 4

  5. AUTO-COMPLETE SUGGESTIONS: Begin typing the desired word, then select the desired suggestion.

    Step 5

  6. SWYPE: Select and drag across each letter of the desired word with removing your finger from the screen.

    Step 6

  7. COPY & PASTE TEXT: Select and hold the desired text. Select and drag the Text selection handles to highlight the desired text, the select COPY. In the desired pasting location, select and hold the desired text field to place the cursor then select PASTE.

    Step 7

  8. ONE-HANDED OPERATION: Select the Google icon > Menu icon > One-handed.

    Step 8

  9. KEYBOARD SETTINGS: To change additional keyboard settings, from the home screen select the Settings app > scroll to and select System > select Languages & input > edit the desired settings.

    Step 9

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