Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7

Android 6.0
Android 7.0 Android 6.0

How to write text

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

Step 1 of 21

1. Find "Language and input"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 21

1. Find "Language and input"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 21

1. Find "Language and input"

Press Language and input.

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2. Add writing language

Press Samsung keyboard.

Step 5 of 21

2. Add writing language

Press Add input languages.

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2. Add writing language

Press the required language to add it.

The selected language determines which characters are available and the language used for word suggestion.
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2. Add writing language

Press the Return key.

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3. Select QWERTY keypad

Press the required language.

Step 9 of 21

3. Select QWERTY keypad

Press Qwerty keyboard.

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4. To turn on word suggestion

Press the indicator next to "Predictive text" to turn on the function.

If you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
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4. To turn on word suggestion

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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5. Write text

Open a new note, message or email message to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.

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6. Write text

Slide your finger right or left on space to select the required writing language.

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6. Write text

Press the letter keys to write the required word.

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6. Write text

The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Press the arrow to see more words.

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6. Write text

Press the required word to insert it.

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7. Write symbols

Press Sym.

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7. Write symbols

Press the required numbers and symbols.

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7. Write symbols

Press 1/2 to see more symbols.

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7. Write symbols

Press ABC to return to text input.

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8. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Language and input"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Language and input.

2. Add writing language

Press Samsung keyboard.
Press Add input languages.
Press 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.

3. Select QWERTY keypad

Press the required language.
Press Qwerty keyboard.

4. To turn on word suggestion

Press the indicator next to "Predictive text" to turn on the function.
If you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

5. Write text

Open a new note, message or email message to bring up the keypad and your phone is ready for text input.

6. Write text

Slide your finger right or left on space to select the required writing language.
Press the letter keys to write the required word.
The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Press the arrow to see more words.
Press the required word to insert it.

7. Write symbols

Press Sym.
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.

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