Type, Next, Quick start: type – Motorola Moto X Pure Edition User Manual

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Type

keyboard when you need it

Quick start: Type

When you tap a text box, like in a message or search, you have
keyboard options.

• Type or gesture: Enter letters by touching them one at a

time. Or, enter a word by tracing a path through the letters.

• Close the keyboard: Tap

Anne

amber

ane

and

See a different
keyboard? It varies
by app. This one is
for texting.

Tips & tricks

• Move the cursor: Tap a spot in the text to place the cursor,

then drag the arrow under the cursor to move it.

• Dictionary: To add a word you enter often, enter it, tap the

word in the word list below the text box, then tap there again
to add it to your dictionary.

• Symbols: Touch and hold a letter to enter the small number

or symbol at the top of it.

To enter several numbers or symbols, tap

• Double letters: Circle a letter to enter two of them.

• Capital letters: Tap

or drag it to the letter you want to

capitalize.

• Special characters: Touch and hold a letter to choose from

other special characters.

• Word prediction: While you’re typing, word suggestions

appear above the keyboard. Tap one to select it.

• Voice entry: Tap

on the touchscreen keyboard, then say

what you want to type. You can speak as long as you like,
pause whenever you want, and dictate punctuation.

• Vibrate: Don’t like the vibrating keys when you type? Tap

Apps

Settings

Language & input

Google

Keyboard

Preferences