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About typing input languages
You can set a typing input language to use when you type. The typing input language can be different from the display language. When you
set a typing input language, AutoText and other typing options change to the selected language. For example, you might use your
BlackBerry® device in French, but type messages in English.
Change the language
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Input > Language.
• To change the display language, change the Display Language field.
• To change the typing language, change the Typing Language field.
• To change the language for voice commands, change the Voice Dialing field.
3. Press the
key > Save.
Use a shortcut for switching typing input languages when you are typing
1. On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.
2. Click Typing and Input > Language.
• To switch the typing input language by holding the Alt key and pressing the Enter key, change the Shortcut Keys field to Alt-
Enter.
• To switch the typing input language by holding the Shift key and pressing the Space key, change the Shortcut Keys field to Shift-
Space.
3. Press the
key > Save.
To turn off the shortcut for switching typing input languages, change the Shortcut Keys field to None.
Add a display language
You can use the BlackBerry® Desktop Software to add a display language to your BlackBerry device. To download the BlackBerry Desktop
Software, from your computer, visit www.blackberry.com/desktop and select the appropriate option for your computer.
Connect your device to your computer and open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
For more information about adding applications and display languages, see the Help in the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
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