Apple iPad For iOS 4.3 - Manual (Page 19)

If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn’t
entered until you release your finger from the key.
Backspace to delete the
previous character Tap .
Quickly type a period and space Double-tap the space bar.
You can turn this feature on or off in Settings > General >
Keyboard.
Type uppercase Tap the Shift key before tapping a letter. Or touch and
hold the Shift key, then slide to a letter.
Turn caps lock on Double-tap the Shift key. The Shift key turns blue, and
all letters you type are uppercase. Tap the Shift key to turn
caps lock off.
You can turn this feature on or off in Settings > General >
Keyboard.
Show numbers, punctuation,
or symbols Tap the Number key. Tap the Symbol key to see
additional punctuation and symbols.
Use an international keyboard Touch and hold the Next Keyboard key to display
a menu of languages, then tap the language. See
Appendix B, “International Keyboards,” on page 174.
You can add or remove international keyboards in
Settings > General > Keyboard.
Type letters or symbols that aren’t
on the keyboard Touch and hold the related letter or symbol, then slide to
choose a variation.
Hide the onscreen keyboard Tap the Keyboard key to hide the onscreen keyboard.
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