20 - Using your tablet
Tap the
?123
button to see numbers and special characters, and then
tap the
=\<
key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select
alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with
accents or related symbols.
Changing Gboard settings
To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap
Settings
. Tap
System
>
Languages & input
and tap the option you
want to modify.
Predictive text or auto correction
The Gboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of
a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that
continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing
for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you
need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.
To turn predictive text on or off with Gboard, tap
Settings
. Tap
System
>
Languages & input
and under
Keyboards
, tap
On-screen
keyboard
>
Gboard
>
Text correction
. Tap
Show suggestion strip
to toggle this feature on or off.
Editing text
You can select and edit text in certain apps, such as text you have
entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later
pasted within the same app, or to a different app.
Note
Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps.
Note
Certain apps may not support text selection, or only support it in certain
areas. Other apps may offer specialized commands to select text.
