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Shortcuts: Typing with the touch screen keyboard

Depending on the typing input language that you're using, some shortcuts might not be available. Depending on the type of touch screen keyboard you're using, some shortcuts might not be available.

Show the keyboard	Tap a text field or tap the Show Keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen.
Hide the keyboard	Touch the top of the keyboard and slide your finger quickly down the screen.
Insert a period (.)	Tap the key twice. The next letter is capitalized.
Insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field	Tap the key.
Capitalize a letter	Tap the key. Tap the letter key.
Turn on CAPS lock	Touch and hold the key until the lock indicator appears on the key. To turn off CAPS lock, tap the key again.
Type a symbol	Tap the key. Tap the key. Tap the symbol.
Type an accented character	Touch and hold the letter key. Tap the accented character that appears on the screen.
Type a number in a text field	Tap the key. Tap the number key.
Type a number in a number field	Tap a number key. You don't need to tap the or key.
Turn on NUM lock	Touch and hold the key until the lock indicator appears on the key. To turn off NUM lock, tap the key.
Move the cursor to edit text	Touch the text. Your BlackBerry smartphone displays a frame around the cursor. To move the cursor one character at a time, touch the cursor frame and slide your finger.
Change the typing input language	If you have more than one typing input language installed, and you're using the full keyboard, tap the language key. Tap an input language.

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