Keyboard & typing
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Keyboard & typing
How to use the keyboard, use speech-to-text, access keyboard settings, and more.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
- To access the keyboard, tap on a text entry field.
- To enter text, tap the desired characters to enter them in the text field.
- Tap the Shift icon to capitalize the next letter entered. Tap twice to enable caps lock.
- To access symbols and other characters, tap the Symbols icon.
- Tap 1/2 to access more symbols.
- Tap ABC to return.
- To copy text, touch and hold the desired text.
- Touch and drag the markers to adjust the text selection.
- Tap Copy.
- Navigate to, then touch and hold the desired text field.
- Tap Paste.
- To access keyboard settings, touch and hold the Settings icon, then release.
Note: To access keyboard settings from the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language & input > desired keyboard.
- To use speech-to-text, touch and hold the Microphone icon > Speak the desired text.
