1. While the keyboard is displayed, tap the Shift icon to capitalize the next input letter.
   
2. Double tap the Shift icon to enable CAPS lock.
   
3. Tap the '?123' icon to access numbers and symbols.
   
4. Tap the More symbols icon to access additional symbols.
   
5. Tap the Smiley icon to access smileys and other emojis.
   
6. Tap the 'ABC' icon to return to the alphabet.
   
7. Touch and hold a character to access associated special characters.
   
8. While typing, autocomplete suggestions will be listed above the keyboard. Tap the desired suggestion to input.
   
9. To make a selection, touch and hold the desired text.
   
10. To replace the selected text with a suggestion REPLACE.
    
11. Tap the desired suggestion.
    
12. Drag the Selection icons to modify the selection.
    
13. To copy the selected text, tap Copy.
    
14. To paste text, touch and hold within the desired text field.
    
15. Tap PASTE.
    
16. For speech-to-text input, tap the Microphone icon.
    
17. Speak the desired message.
    
18. To access keyboard settings, touch and hold the Microphone icon.
    
19. Tap Google Keyboard Settings.
    
20. Adjust settings as desired. Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen.