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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 HTC Sense Input.
Press Keyboard selection.
Press the field next to the required language to add it.
Press the required language.
Press Standard (QWERTY).
Press arrow left.
Press Advanced.
Press Word prediction to turn on the function.
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 "Keyboard selection"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Language & keyboard.
    • Press HTC Sense Input.
    • Press Keyboard selection.
  • 2
    Add writing language
    • Press the field next to the required language to add it.
      The selected language determines which characters are available and the language used for word suggestion.
  • 3
    Select QWERTY keypad
    • Press the required language.
    • Press Standard (QWERTY).
    • Press arrow left.
  • 4
    To turn on word suggestion
    • Press Advanced.
    • Press Word prediction to turn on the function.
      If you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
    • Press the Home key.
  • 5
    Write text
    • Open a new note, message or email to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.
  • 6
    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.
  • 7
    Write symbols
    • Press 12#.
    • Press the required numbers and symbols.
    • Press 1/2 to see more symbols.
    • Press ABC to return to text input.
  • 8
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.