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4. In a text entry field (for example, while composing an email), press and hold at the point
where you want to paste the text.
5. Tap Paste.
Sharing text
1. After you have selected the text, tap Share.
2. Choose where to share the selected text.
Entering text
The keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app.
Here are some things to keep in mind while using Gboard:
The keyboard layout may slightly differ depending on the text field currently active.
§ Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation
marks and symbols.
§ Some keys have multiple characters or accents associated with them. Press and hold a key to
enter numbers, symbols, or accented letters.
§ Tap
to show number and symbol keys.
§ Tap
to choose from a wide selection of emojis and GIFs.
§ Tap
to translate text, switch to one-handed typing mode, access keyboard settings, and
more.
§ Press
to close the onscreen keyboard.
Entering text by speaking
1. Tap an area where you want to enter text.
2. On the keyboard, tap
3. Say the words you want to enter. Enter punctuation marks by saying its name. For example,
say "Bring water comma towels comma and goggles period"". The text will
appear as "Bring water, towels, and goggles."
.
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