ABC input

Modified on Fri, 24 Nov 2023 at 02:54 PM

The ABC input method uses multiple key presses to enter text. Each number on the keypad is associated with three or four letters of the alphabet, and the user has to cycle through these letters by pressing the corresponding number key multiple times until the desired letter appears on the screen. For example, to enter the letter "C," press the number 2  three times.

Capitalization

Tapping the star key will change the capitalization method. The current option will be displayed in the upper portion of the screen as Abc, ABC, or abc.


New line

Long pressing the # key will enter a new line.


Number entry

To enter numbers while in ABC mode, long press the desired number until it is entered in the text input field. You can also access 123 mode by long pressing the star key and selecting from the menu.


Symbols entry

The most commonly used symbols can be entered by tapping the 1 key repeatedly. The full symbol keyboard is also available by long pressing the star key and selecting from the menu.


Emoji entry

To enter emojis, long press the star key and select Emoji from the Menu. Use the D-pad A white and black diamond with a circle and arrows

Description automatically generated or touchscreen to make the selection.

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