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cuts all characters in the current text
Cut all
message field.
Copy
copies selected characters in the current
text message field.
copies all characters in the current text
Copy all
message field.
inserts the previously cut or copied text into
Paste
the message field.
provides additional text input
Input method
methods (
Swype
or
QWERTY keyboard is open, Swype and Android
Keyboard are disabled.)
Using the Keyboard
In this section we'll cover the steps necessary to enter
text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your device's
QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard
computer keyboard.
The following keys perform special functions when
entering text:
Android keyboard
). (When the
FN:
Allows you to use alternate characters
displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys.
Examples: $, @, #, !
Shift:
Changes the text input mode
among Upper/Lower/Mixed case mode.
Smiley:
Launches the Smileys page.
Scroll down and tap an entry from the
extensive list of emoticons.
Space:
Inserts an empty space.
OK/Enter:
Moves the insertion point to the
next line in a message.
Delete:
Deletes the previous character,
similar to the backspace key on a
computer keyboard.
Menu:
Allows you to access your device's
main functions menu. Works in the same
manner as the device's main buttons.
Back:
Returns you to the previous screen.
Works in the same manner as the
device's main buttons.
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