Galaxy S4. Using the Google Voice Typing

Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols,
or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key
displays ABC .
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text
input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Rotate the
phone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation, if
desired.
2. Tap Sym to configure the keyboard for Symbol
mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows
ABC .
3. Tap a number, symbol, or emoticon character.
4. Tap ABC to return to ABC mode.
To enter symbols:
1. Tap Sym to configure the keyboard for Symbol
mode.
2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.
– or –
Tap 1/2 button to cycle through additional pages.
• The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) of
additional characters is active.
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Using the Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your
spoken words into on-screen text.
You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice
typing feature.
1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and
drag it down to display your notification panel.
2. Tap
(Select input method) ➔ Google voice typing.
3. At the Listening prompt
(Speak now), speak
clearly and distinctly into the microphone.
The text is displayed in the message as you are
speaking.
For more detailed information on configuring Google Voice
Typing settings, see “Configure Google Voice Typing” on
page 285.
4. Tap
(Done) when you are finished.
– or –
Tap
(Resume) to resume recognition.
Note: The feature works best when you break your message
down into smaller segments.
Using Google Voice Typing
1. From a screen where you can enter text, in a single
motion, touch and drag the Status bar down to the
bottom of the screen, then select
(Select input
method) ➔ Google voice typing. The virtual keyboard is
then removed and all subsequent input to done via the
microphone as text to speech.
2. Speak into the device’s microphone and watch your
text being entered on-screen.
3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE.
Entering Text
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