Entering Text 50Changing the Text Entry ModeSection 5: Entering TextTopics Covered• Changing the Text Entry Mode• Entering Text Using Word Mode• Entering Characters in Abc Mode• Switching to Upper and Lower Case• Entering Symbols• Entering NumbersThis section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when enteringcharacters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictivetext entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.Changing the Text Entry Mode1. While composing a message, press left soft key Abc to display apop-up menu with the following Text Entry Mode options:• Word• Abc• ABC• 123• Symbols• Shortcuts**• Quick Text*Note: The Shortcuts option is only available when the To field is highlighted. Use the Shortcuts option toquickly enter @, .com, .net, or .edu to an Email address.**The Quick Text option is only available when the Text field is highlighted. Use this option to quicklyenter common phrases*.Tip: Press and hold the to cycle between text entry modes (Abc, 123, and Word).
