Access keyboard settings, use swype, auto-complete suggestions, emojis, speech-to-text, and one-handed operation.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
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• Access keyboard settings
• Use one-handed operation
• Swype
• Auto-complete suggestions
• Access emojis, speech-to-text, capitalize text & symbols
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When the keyboard is visible, select the  Settings icon to access Keyboard settings. Keyboard settings allow you to change languages, keyboard height and layout, and adjust smart typing features.
Note: To access keyboard settings outside of the keyboard screen, swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers then select the  Settings icon > scroll to and select System > select Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Gboard.
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1. When the keyboard is visible, select the Menu icon.
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2. Select One-handed.
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Select and drag across each letter of the desired word without removing your finger from the screen. Words will automatically be entered into the text field.
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When typing a word, three suggestions will appear at the top of the keyboard. Select the desired suggestion to enter it into the text field.
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Select the desired option:
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• SPEECH-TO-TEXT: Select the Microphone icon.
• CAPITALIZE TEXT: Select the Shift key to capitalize the next letter. Double-tap the Shift key to enable or disable caps lock.
• SYMBOLS: Select the Symbols key.
• EMOJIS: Select the Emoji key.