Apple MA623LL User Manual - Page 19

Entering text, Tap keys on the keyboard. - touch

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Entering text Start by typing with just your index finger. As you get more proficient, you can type more quickly by using your thumbs. 1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard. 2 Tap keys on the keyboard. As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter is not entered until you release your finger from the key. To Type uppercase Quickly type a period and space Turn caps lock on Shows numbers, punctuation, or symbols Do this Tap the Shift key before tapping a letter. Double-tap the space bar. Enable caps lock (see page 78), then double-tap the Shift key. The Shift key turns blue, and all letters you type are uppercase. Tap the Shift key again to turn caps lock off. Tap the Number key. Tap the Symbol key to see additional punctuation and symbols. Chapter 2 Basics 19

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Chapter 2
Basics
19
Entering text
Start by typing with just your index finger. As you get more proficient, you can type
more quickly by using your thumbs.
1
Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard.
2
Tap keys on the keyboard.
As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong
key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter is not entered until you
release your finger from the key.
To
Do this
Type uppercase
Tap the Shift
key before tapping a letter.
Quickly type a period and space
Double-tap the space bar.
Turn caps lock on
Enable caps lock (see page 78), then double-tap the
Shift
key. The Shift key turns blue, and all letters you type
are uppercase. Tap the Shift key again to turn caps lock off.
Shows numbers, punctuation,
or symbols
Tap the Number
key. Tap the Symbol
key to see
additional punctuation and symbols.