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• The shi key: Tap to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock uppercase.
This key also changes to indicate the current case you are using: for
lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase.
• Word prediction: Press and hold or and tap the Prediction switch to
turn prediction on or off.
• Predened texts and symbols: Tap to enter digits, symbols, and other
predened text. You can tap the arrow keys to turn pages, or tap to go
back to the alphabetic keys. Slide up on the space key or tap to enter
emoji or emoticons.
• The delete key: Tap to delete text before the cursor. You can also slide
left on the key to delete an entire word.
• More options: Tap to access TouchPal quick settings, use voice input,
edit text, resize the keyboard, and more. Tap to change the TouchPal
Keyboard theme and other settings.
The PHONEPAD layout
The PHONEPAD layout is similar to a phone pad.
KNOWING THE BASICS
Tap an alphabetic key repeatedly until the desired letter appears. Press and
hold the key and slide left or right to choose the letter or number you need.
If word prediction is enabled (
), tap the keys and choose the right word.
The T+ layout
If word prediction is disabled ( ), tap to enter the left letter on the key.
Double-tap or ick right to enter the right letter/symbol on the key. Press and
hold a key and slide left or right to choose more letters and symbols.
If word prediction is enabled ( ), just tap the keys and choose the
right word.
Curve - Word gesture
Curve - Word gesture allows you to enter text by moving your nger on the
screen from letter to letter to enter each word.
To enable and use Curve - Word gesture:
1. On the TouchPal Keyboard, tap > Settings > Smart input and check
Curve® - Word gesture.
2. Press the Back key twice, tap inside a text eld to open the keyboard, and
then tap > FULL to switch to the FULL layout.
KNOWING THE BASICS