Motorola Moto X Pure Edition - Type; Quick start: Type; Tips & tricks

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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 .
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Tips & tricks
• Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor,
then drag the arrow under the cursor to move it.
• 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 letter 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.
• Vibrate: Don’t like the vibrating keys when you type? Tap
Apps > Settings > Language & input > Google
Keyboard
> Preferences.
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Quick start: Type
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