Keyboard input methods
An input method enables you to type words or characters that are not available using the characters on
your keyboard layout. In some cases, input methods give you a phonetic approximation of a word based
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on the keyboard layout you are using. Your device can then suggest a character or diacritic based on
the sound you choose.
In other cases, input methods provide you with gestures and key combinations for languages. Some
keyboard input methods are common to all supported languages, such as word prediction or selecting
accented characters by pressing and holding keys.