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6.1 Entering text and numbers
Using the Input Panel
When you start an application or select a field that requires text, symbols, or numbers, the Input
Panel icon appears on the menu bar. The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods
including:
Block Recogniser
,
Keyboard
,
Letter Recogniser
,
Transcriber
,
and
XT9
.
Using the Block Recogniser
The Block Recogniser allows you to use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols,
or punctuations, which are converted into typed text.
To use the Block Recogniser:
1. In an application that accepts user input, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap
Block Recogniser
.
2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated writing area.
• Write letters on the
abc
(left) area of the box.
• Write numbers on the
123
(right) area of the box.
• Tap the space button to input a space.
• Tap the special symbols button to input
symbols, punctuations and other special characters.
• Tap Help button for help on how to write characters.
