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Huawei P9

Android 6.0
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How to write text

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

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Advanced settings.
Press Language & input.
Press Google Keyboard.
Press Languages.
Press the indicator next to
Press the indicator next to the required language to add it.
Press the Return key.
Press the indicator next to
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 ?1.
Press the required numbers and symbols.
Press =\ to see more symbols.
Press ABC to return to text input.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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    Find "Languages"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Advanced settings.
    • Press Language & input.
    • Press Google Keyboard.
    • Press Languages.
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    Add writing language
    • Press the indicator next to "Use system language" to turn it off.
    • Press the indicator next to the required language to add it.
      The selected language determines which characters are available and the language used for word suggestion.
    • Press the Return key.
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    To turn on word suggestion
    • Press the indicator next to "Next-word suggestions" to turn on the function.
      If you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
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    Write text
    • Open a new note, message or email to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.
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    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.
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    Write symbols
    • Press ?1.
    • Press the required numbers and symbols.
    • Press =\< to see more symbols.
    • Press ABC to return to text input.
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    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.