Sony ST26i/ST26a manual Application bar, Using the Gesture input function to write words

To enter numbers or symbols

•When you enter text, tap . A keyboard with numbers and symbols appears. Tap to view more options.

To enter common punctuation marks

1When you finish entering a word, tap the space bar.

2Select a punctuation mark from the candidate bar. The selected mark is inserted before the space.

To quickly enter a full stop, tap the space bar twice when you finish entering a word.

To insert a smiley

1When you enter text, touch and hold .

2Select a smiley.

To delete characters

•Tap to place the cursor after the character you want to delete, then tap . To enter a carriage return

•When you enter text, tap to enter a carriage return.

To select text

1Enter some text, then tap and hold the text. The word you tap gets highlighted by tabs on both sides.

2Drag the tabs left or right to select more text.

To edit text in portrait orientation

1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field until an application bar appears.

2Select the text you want to edit, and then use the application bar to make your desired changes.

To paste text from the clipboard, you can also hold the text field until Paste appears, then tap Paste.

Application bar

1Close the application bar

2Select all text

3Cut text

4Copy text

5Paste text

only appears when you have text stored on the clipboard.

Using the Gesture input function to write words

You can input text by sliding your finger from letter to letter on the on-screen keyboard. You can lift your finger between words so that the phone recognises them.

Gesture input is only available when you use the on-screen keyboard.

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