Entering Text
When you tap a field that needs text or numbers, a keyboard automatically appears on the screen. Open the Notifications panel and tap Choose input method to change input method.
Google Keyboard
The Google keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. Turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape.
To use the landscape keyboard, from the home screen, press System
Note: The landscape keyboard is not supported in all applications.
•Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Tap and hold the keys to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For example,
to enter È, tap and hold and the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide your finger to choose È.
•Tap to use uppercase or lowercase letters. This key also
changes to indicate the current case you are using: for
lowercase, | for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase. |
Double tap | to lock the keyboard in uppercase. |
20 | Entering Text |
•Tap to delete any text you have entered.
• Tap to select numbers and symbols. You can then tap to access more.
•Tap and then swipe to choose emoticons.
•Tap to use Google’s networked voice input.
•Tap and hold and then release it to change the input language or the Google keyboard settings.
Google Voice Typing
Google Voice typing uses the Google voice recognition service to convert speech to text. You must have a data connection on a mobile or
When entering text, open the Notifications panel and tap Choose input method Google voice typing. Or tap to access the
When you see , speak what you want to type.
You can continue entering text to keep it or to delete it.
Tip: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point" to enter punctuation.
TouchPal X Keyboard
The TouchPal X keyboard offers three layouts: T26, T12, and T+.
To Switch the Keyboard Layout
From the home screen, press | System settings |
Language & input Default | TouchPal X. |
Entering Text | 21 |