Apple iPad iOS 4.2 - Manual (Page 15)

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 “International
Keyboards” on page 18.
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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