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Quick start: Type
When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have 
keyboard options.
•Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a 
time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters.
•Close the keyboard: Tap B a ck .
Tips & tri cks
• Keyboard changes: Your touchscreen keyboard changes 
depending on whether you’re entering a text message, 
email, or other text.
• Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor, 
then drag the arrow under the cursor to move it.
• Your dictionary: To add a word you enter often, enter it, tap 
the word in the word list below the text box, then tap there 
again to add it to your dictionary.
•Symbols: Touch and hold a key to enter the small number or 
symbol at the top of it.
To enter several numbers or symbols, tap .
• Double letters: Circle a letter to enter two of them.
• Capital letters: Tap  or drag it to the letter you want to 
capitalize.
• Special characters: Touch and hold a letter to choose from 
other special characters.
•Word prediction: While you’re typing, word suggestions 
appear above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.
•Voice entry: Tap  on the touchscreen keyboard, then say 
what you want to type. You can speak as long as you like, 
pause whenever you want, and dictate punctuation to 
create correct sentences.
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