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5 Entering Text
4.6 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode
Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to let you easily enter numbers and common symbols such as
parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more. Numeric and Symbol
mode is available when using the Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, and Phone Keypad.
Compact QWERTY
and Phone Keypad
To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode
1.
While using Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, or Phone Keypad, tap
2.
Locate the number or symbol, then tap it to insert it into your text.
To lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode
You can lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode so you can continuously enter symbols and
numbers.
1.
Tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Options.
2.
In the Input Method tab, select a Touch input method in the Input method list, then tap Options.
3.
Clear the Turn on one-touch symbol entry check box.
Tip
In Compact QWERTY and Phone Keypad, tap
Symbol mode and switching back to the letter keyboard layout after tapping a symbol or number.
4.7 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which
are then converted into typed text.
To use Block Recognizer
1.
From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Block
Recognizer.
2.
Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
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Tip
For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area.
Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.
Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping the left or right area of the box (a gray dot appears),
then writing the desired character.
Tap a number or symbol to
insert it into your text.
Tap to go to the previous or
next page of symbols.
See "To lock the keyboard in
Numeric and Symbol mode. "
Tap to switch to the numeric
keyboard
Tap to switch back to the
letter keyboard layout.
/
to toggle between locking the keyboard in Numeric and
Full QWERTY
/
.
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