HTC First User manual - Page 20

20 Your first week with your new phone Sharing text 1. After you have selected the text you want to share, tap tap Share). (or press , then 2. Choose where to paste and share the selected text, such as in an email message or social network status update. Entering text The onscreen keyboard becomes available when you tap a text field in an app. Enter letters and numbers, add words to your personal dictionary, and more. Tap the keys on the onscreen keyboard to enter letters and numbers, as well as punctuation marks and symbols. § Tap § Tap § Press to enter an uppercase letter. Double-tap to turn on caps lock. to show number and symbol keys. to close the onscreen keyboard. To open the keyboard settings, go to Settings > Language & input, and then tap beside Android keyboard. Entering text with word prediction Word prediction is enabled by default, and word suggestions are displayed as you type. To enter text in word prediction mode, do any of the following: § Tap the space bar to insert a highlighted word in the suggestion list. § Tap a word from the suggestion list. Adding words and phrases to the word prediction dictionary Add frequently-used names, acronyms, and even phrases to the word prediction dictionary to easily find them in the suggestion list. Type even faster when you create text shortcuts to words and phrases. Instead of typing Talk to you later, save a few keystrokes by adding the ttyl shortcut. In your message or email, just type "ttyl", and then tap the complete phrase from the suggestion list. 1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language & input > Personal dictionary > . 3. Enter a word or phrase, and then enter its text shortcut. 4. Tap Done to close the onscreen keyboard, and then press .