Understanding Your Device 39

Using Swype

Swype allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or
stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language
model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a touch
predictive text system.
1. While entering text, touch the
Select input method
notification icon. Then touch Swype.
2. The Swype keyboard appears. Enter words by
touching and holding the first letter of a word, sliding to
each subsequent letter to spell out the word, then
releasing the last letter.
How to Swype
For an in-depth tutorial on using Swype:
1. Touch Select input method, then touch
Settings next to Swype keyboard.
2. Touch How to Swype.