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HTC 10

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How to write text

Text input is used in many of the phone functions, such as notes and messages.

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Language & keyboard.
Press TouchPal.
Press Languages.
Press the required language to add it.
Press the Home key.
Open a new note, message or email to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.
Press the letter keys to write the required word.
The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Press the required word to insert it.
Press 12#.
Press the required numbers and symbols.
Press 1/2 to see more symbols.
Press abc to return to text input.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Languages"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Language & keyboard.
    • Press TouchPal.
    • Press Languages.
  • 2
    Add writing language
    • Press the required language to add it.
      The selected language determines which characters are available and the language used for word suggestion.
    • Press the Home key.
  • 3
    Write text
    • Open a new note, message or email to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.
  • 4
    Write text
    • Press the letter keys to write the required word.
    • The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Press the required word to insert it.
  • 5
    Write symbols
    • Press 12#.
    • Press the required numbers and symbols.
    • Press 1/2 to see more symbols.
    • Press abc to return to text input.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.