Keyboard & typing

How to use the keyboard, use speech-to-text, access keyboard settings, and more.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

To access the keyboard, tap the desired text field.
Tap keyboard icons to input the desired characters.
Note: You can also press and hold a key to enter the alternate characters.
Tap the Shift icon to capitalize the next input letter. Tap again to enable CAPS lock. Tap once more to return to lowercase input.
Tap the Sym icon to access symbols.
Tap the 1/2 icon to access more symbols.
Tap the Alphabet icon to return to the standard keyboard.
While typing, autocomplete suggestions will appear above the keyboard. Tap a suggestion to input.
To use the Swype feature, touch and drag across the keyboard to spell out the desired word, then release.
To copy/cut text, touch and hold the desired text.
Touch, then drag the selection bars to highlight the desired text.
Tap Copy to copy the selected text.
Tap Cut to cut the selected text.
To paste copied/cut text, navigate to then touch and hold within the desired text field.
Tap Paste to paste copied/cut text.
Tap the Microphone icon to use the Speech-to-Text feature.
Touch and hold the Microphone icon to access settings and change the keyboard mode.
Note: To access the keyboard from the home screen, swipe down, then tap the Settings icon > MY DEVICE > Language and input > Samsung keyboard.