To enter text using the Phonepad

When using the Phonepad, you can choose from two input options:

When appears in the Phonepad, tap each character key only once, even if the letter you want is not the first letter on the key. Tap the word that appears or tap to view more word suggestions and select a word from the list.

When appears in the Phonepad, tap the on-screen key for the character you want to enter. Keep pressing this key until the desired character is selected. Then do the same for the next character you want to enter, and so on.

To hide the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is open, press .

To shift between upper-case and lower-case letters

Before you enter a letter, tap to switch to upper-case , or vice versa. To turn on the caps lock

Before you type a word, tap or until appears. To enter numbers using the Phonepad

When the Phonepad is open, tap . A Phonepad with numbers appears.

To insert symbols and smileys using the Phonepad

1When the Phonepad is open, tap . A grid with symbols and smileys appears.

2Scroll up or down to view more options. Tap a symbol or smiley to select it.

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

1When you enter text, touch and hold the text field or double-tap within the text field.

2The word you touch gets highlighted by tabs on both sides. Drag 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

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1Close the application bar

2Select all text

3Cut text

4Copy text

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