1. Find "Languages"
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
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Press the settings icon.
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Press Advanced settings.
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Press Language & input.
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Press Google Keyboard.
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Press Languages.
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2. Add writing language
Press the indicator next to "Use system language" to turn it off.
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Press the indicator next to the required language to add it as a writing language.
The selected language determines which characters are available and the language used for word suggestion.
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Press the Return key.
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3. To turn on word suggestion
Press the indicator next to "Next-word suggestions" to turn on the function.
If you turn on word suggestion, words are suggested as you key in letters.
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4. 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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5. Write text
Press the letter keys to write the required word.
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The word suggestions are displayed as you write. Press the required word to insert it.
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6. Write symbols
Press ?1.
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Press the required numbers and symbols.
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Press =\< to see more symbols.
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Press ABC to return to text input.
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7. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
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