How do you enter the text for an email or text message on your smartphone? Last week's survey showed that the majority of us use our phones more than our computers. My guess is that number will continue to increase with time. If you struggle with entering text on your phone or tablet, please consider 3 tips:
First, take a look at your keyboard settings; on an iPhone or iPad, that is Settings - General - Keyboard. Take advantage of everything that is available to you. I have all of the sliders turned on (green) On an Android phone, check your Keyboard settings.Then:
1) Dictate your text using the microphone on the bottom of your keyboard when it pops up for you to enter text. This really is the quickest and most efficient way to enter text. With repeated use the accuracy improves. Please proofread and take time to correct any errors you find before sending.
2) Use swipe typing - Keep your finger on the keyboard while moving over the letters of the word you want to spell. Lift your finger before starting the next word and a space will automatically be added. This feature has been available for quite a few years on Android phones; on iPhones, it has been available for about 18 months. A quick video to help you visualize the process - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toNpXLTKZZM
3) To insert a period at the end of a sentence - tap the space bar twice. I love, love, love being able to do this rather than having to switch to the punctuation bar each time.
Okay....I have a few more tips but they will have to wait until another week. Be sure and give this 3 techniques a try this week!
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