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Phone Basics
General Tips Swype keyboard
Swype™ lets you enter a word with one continuous
motion. To enter a word, just drag your finger over the
letters.
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To enter the small number or symbol at the top of a
key, touch and hold the key.
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To enter several symbols, touch SYM.
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To enter apostrophes in common words (like “I’ll”),
drag through the apostrophe key.
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To correct a word, double-tap it. Swype shows a
small menu of other word options. Swype might also
show a menu if it can’t guess your word.
To…
Enter numbers or symbols Touch Symbols .
Enter
alternate characters Touch Alternate
from the
numbers &
symbols
screen.
Enter
one capital letter
Touch
Shift .
Enter
only capital letters
Touch
Shift Lock
(touch
Shift twice).
Delete a character (hold to
delete more)
Touch Delete .
Start a
new line (email or
text messaging)
Touch Return .
Select text, Cut, Copy, or
Paste
Touch and hold a blank
spot in a text entry area.
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