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How to

Writing text on my mobile phone

Want to learn how to write text, such as notes or messages? There are various ways of writing text. Follow these easy instructions.


List view

Find "Keyboard"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Tap All settings.
Tap Time & language.
Tap Keyboard.

Add writing language

Tap Add keyboards.
Tap the required language to add it.
Tap the confirm icon.
The selected language determines which characters are available and which language is used for word suggestion.

Turn on word suggestion

Tap the required language.
Tap Suggest text to turn on the function.
When you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Start text input

Open a new note, message or email to bring up the keypad and your mobile phone is ready for text input.

Write text

Slide your finger right or left on space to select the required language.
Tap the letter keys to key in the required word.
The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Tap the required word to insert it.

Write symbols

Tap &123.
Tap the required numbers or symbols.
Tap arrow right to see more symbols.
Tap abc to return to text input.

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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