Basics

Changing the keyboard layout

Tap Languages and types, select a language, and then select a keyboard layout to use.

On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.

Additional keyboard functions

: Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. To return to the keyboard functions list, tap .

: Enter emoticons.

: Attach stickers.

: Attach animated GIFs.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

: Enter text by voice.

: Change the keyboard settings.

: Create a live message. Instead of a text message, record your actions while handwriting or drawing a message and save it as an animated file. Refer to Live message for more information.

: Switch to handwriting mode.

Switch to the standard keyboard.

 

 

 

 

 

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You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text field and tapping . If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features S Pen, and then tap the Direct pen input switch to activate it.

: Add an item from the clipboard.

: Change the keyboard for one-handed operation.

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