Apple iPad iOS 4.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 17)

Accept or reject dictionary suggestions:

m To reject the suggested word, nish typing the word as you want it, then tap the

suggestion to dismiss it before typing anything else. Each time you reject a suggestion

for the same word, iPad becomes more likely to accept your word.

m To use the suggested word, type a space, punctuation mark, or return character.

Reset dictionary suggestions: In Settings, choose General > Reset > Reset Keyboard

Dictionary. This resets all the suggestions you’ve made to the dictionary.

Turn Auto-Correction on or o: In Settings, choose General > Keyboard, then turn

Auto-Correction on or o. Auto-Correction is normally on.

Turn Speak Auto-text on or o: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility, then turn

Speak Auto-text on or o. Speak Auto-text speaks the text suggestions.

Note: If you’re entering Chinese or Japanese characters, tap one of the alternatives the

dictionary suggests.

Editing—Cut, Copy, and Paste

The Multi-Touch screen makes it easy to make changes to text you’ve entered. An

onscreen magnifying glass helps you position the insertion point precisely where you

need it. Grab points on selected text let you quickly select more or less text. You can

also cut, copy, and paste text and photos within apps, or across multiple apps.

Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then

drag to position the insertion point.

Select text: Tap the insertion point to display the selection buttons. Tap Select to

select the adjacent word, or tap Select All to select all text. You can also double-tap a

word to select it. In read-only documents such as webpages, touch and hold a word

to select it.

Drag the grab points to select more or less text.

Cut or copy text: Select text, then tap Cut or Copy.

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Apple iPad iOS 4.2 User Manual Page 17