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4.7 Using Numeric and Symbol Mode
Switch to Numeric and Symbol mode to let you easily enter numbers and common symbols such as
parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more. Numeric and Symbol
mode is available when using the Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, and Phone Keypad.
Tap a number or symbol to
insert it into your text.
Tap to go to the previous or
next page of symbols.
Tap to switch back to the
letter keyboard layout.
Tap to switch to the numeric
keyboard.
See “To lock the keyboard in
Numeric and Symbol mode.”
Compact QWERTY
and Phone Keypad
Full QWERTY
To switch to Numeric and Symbol mode
1. While using Full QWERTY, Compact QWERTY, or Phone Keypad, tap / .
2. Locate the number or symbol, then tap it to insert it into your text.
To lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode
You can lock the keyboard in Numeric and Symbol mode so you can continuously enter symbols and
numbers.
1. Tap the
Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Options.
2. In the
Input Method tab, select a Touch input method in the Input method list, then tap Options.
3. Clear the
Turn on one-touch symbol entry check box.
Tip In Compact QWERTY and Phone Keypad, tap / to toggle between locking the keyboard in Numeric and
Symbol mode and switching back to the letter keyboard layout after tapping a symbol or number.
4.8 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation, which
are then converted into typed text.
To use Block Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Block
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing area.
Enter letters by writing in the
abc (left) area of the box.
Enter numbers by writing in the
123 (right) area of the box.
Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping the left or right area of the box (a gray dot appears),
then writing the desired character.
Tip For help with writing characters, tap the question mark near the writing area.
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