CHAPTER 2: Typing, Voice, Copy, and Search 
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Word Choice Window 
If Swype cannot figure out what you are 
trying to type, it shows you a Word Choice 
window. Follow these tips to navigate the 
Word Choice window: 
  Tap any word to select it or press 
the Space key to select the bold 
word (in this image, merck is bold.) 
Tap the arrow on the bottom of the 
window to see more choices. 
Tap the X button on the left side to 
close the window. 
Various Swype Keyboard Layouts 
As with the Multi-touch keyboard, you can use Swype to access various number and 
symbol keyboards using the buttons in the lower-left corner (see Figure 2–2). 
Press Shift
Upper Case
Lower Case
Press SYM
Numbers & Basic
Symbols
Advanced Symbols
Press SYM
Then Shift
Swype key – tap for 
suggestions, long-
press for tips.
Return to letter 
keyboard.
Microphone key – tap 
to dictate text.
Long press for 
Keyboard 
Settings.
 
Figure 2–2. Accessing numbers and symbol keyboards in Swype typing mode. 
Getting to Keyboard Options from the Swype Keyboard 
To quickly access options to change keyboard settings or to change from Swype typing 
back to Multi-touch typing, you press the SYM key, and then press and hold (long 
press) the OPT key in the lower-left corner of the keyboard.