Keyboard & typing

How to use the keyboard, use speech-to-text, access keyboard settings, and more.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

To access the keyboard, tap on a text entry field.
Tap the Shift key to capitalize the first letter typed.
Touch and hold the Shift key to activate CAPS Lock.
Note: You can also press and hold a key to enter the alternate characters.
Tap the Sym icon to access symbols.
Tap the 1/2 icon to access more symbols.
Tap the desired auto-suggest word to add it.
To copy/cut text, touch and hold the desired text.
Touch, then drag the Selection bars to highlight the desired text.
Tap Copy to copy the selected text.
To paste copied text, touch and hold the Text field.
Tap Paste to paste copied/cut text.
To use the Swype feature, slide your finger across letters to enter text.
Tap the Microphone key to use the Speech-to-Text feature.
To access keyboard settings, touch and hold the Microphone icon.
Tap the Settings icon.
Note: Alternatively you can access the keyboard settings by swiping down the Notifications bar from the home screen > tap the Settings icon > Under the MY DEVICE tab, tap Language and input > tap the desired keyboard.