Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - Manual (Page 43)

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4.
Begin typing a word. A list of word options displays. Touch
one of the words to replace the word that has already been
typed.
– or –
Touch and then touch Add word to register a new
word to XT9.
5. Continue typing your message. XT9 mode can be used in
portrait or landscape mode.
Editing Text
You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, copying,
or pasting text. These operations can be performed within and
across apps. However, some apps do not support editing some or
all of the text displayed while others may offer their own way to
select text.
Editing Existing Text
To edit text that you have entered:
1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.
The Cursor displays at the point you touched.
2. Touch and drag the Cursor to a better position, if
necessary.
3. Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly touching
the
Delete key.
Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text
To select and copy, delete, or replace text:
1.
Touch hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each
end of the selection.
2.
Touch and drag either tab to select more or less
text.
Tip: Touch Select all in the Application bar to select all text in the field. Touch
on another area of the screen or touch X Cancel to unselect the text.