Entering Text 48
Changing the Text Entry Mode
Section 5: Entering Text
Topics Covered
• Changing the Text Entry Mode
• Entering Text Using Word Mode
• Entering Upper and Lower Case
• Entering Symbols
• Entering Numbers
This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering
characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use Word text entry
system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.

Changing the Text Entry Mode

1. While composing a message, press left soft key Abc to display a
pop-up menu with the following Text Entry Mode options:
• Word
• Abc
• ABC
•123
• Symbols
•Shortcuts*
• Quick Text**
Note: *The Shortcuts option is only available when the To field is highlighted. Use the Shortcuts option to
quickly enter @, .com, .net, or .edu to an Email address.
**The Quick Text option is only available when entering the body of the message. Use the Quick Text
option to quickly enter a message.