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Entering Symbols
To enter common symbols, touch
to switch to symbol
mode, then touch the corresponding key.
To enter less-common symbols, touch
➔
, then
touch the corresponding key.
Using Google Voice Typing from the Samsung
keyboard
When you enable the Voice input setting for Samsung
keyboard, you can access Google Voice Typing from the
Samsung keyboard.
For more information about enabling Voice input, see
“Configuring Voice Input Recognition”
on page 192.
Touch
, then speak your input.
Using Predictive text
When using Predictive text, you can have next-letter
prediction and regional error correction, which compensates
for pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
While entering characters, potential word matches
display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard.
Touch a word to insert it into your text.
Entering Text using Swype
Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead
of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace
over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger
on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting
on the last letter.
Swype Help
While entering text, you can get information about Swype.
Touch and hold
Swype
to access Settings, for the
Help
➔
How to Swype
tutorial.
Configuring Swype
Configure Swype options in the Language and input settings.
•
While entering text, touch and hold
Swype
.
•
For more information about Swype settings, see
“Swype
Keypad Settings”
on page 190.
Using the Numeric Keyboard
Switch to a Numeric Keyboard, to quickly enter numbers and
mathematical operators.
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