Phone Basics
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From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold
to access Swype settings.
2. Tap
How to Swype
to view an on-screen manual for Swype.
3. Tap
Gestures
for information about shortcuts you can use while entering text with
Swype.
4. Tap
Preferences
to configure these options (a green check mark indicates the feature is
enabled):
Vibrate on keypress
enables vibration when you tap keys on the Swype keyboard.
Sound on keypress
enables sounds when you tap keys on the Swype keyboard.
Show helpful tips
enables display of helpful tips as you use Swype.
Auto-spacing
inserts spaces automatically when you pause entering text.
Auto capitalization
automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each
sentence (standard English style).
Show complete trace
briefly displays the Swype trace as you swipe your finger on
the Swype keyboard.
Pop-up on keypress
briefly displays the characters as you tap keys.
Next word prediction
predicts the next word you are likely to enter.
Reset Swype’s dictionary
deletes any words you have added to Swype’s
dictionary.
Version
displays the software version information.
5. Tap
Language Options
to activate and select the current text input language (s).
6. Tap
Swype Connect
to activate social media personalization and configure data
settings.
7. Tap
Personalization
to access and manage your personal dictionary.
8. Tap
Updates
to update the application if new software is available.
Tips for Editing Text
These tips allow you to cut or copy selected text and paste it into a separate selected area.
1. In a text entry field, double-tap the text.
2. Touch and drag the sliders to select the desired text. Selected text will be highlighted.
3. Tap an onscreen option from the menu: