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International Keyboards
Using international keyboards
International keyboards let you type text in many dierent languages, including Asian
languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to
www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html.
Manage keyboards: Go to Settings > General > International > Keyboards.
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Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat to add
more keyboards.
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Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap next to the keyboard you want to remove, then
tap Delete.
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Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, then drag next to a keyboard to a new place in the list.
To enter text in a dierent language, switch keyboards.
Switch keyboards while typing: Touch and hold the Globe key to show all your enabled
keyboards. To choose a keyboard, slide your nger to the name of the keyboard, then release. The
Globe key appears only if you enable more than one keyboard.
You can also just tap . When you tap , the name of the newly activated keyboard appears
briey. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.
Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols that aren’t visible on the keyboard.
Enter accented letters or other characters: Touch and hold the related letter, number, or
symbol, then slide to choose a variant. For example:
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On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related
Arabic number.
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On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates appear at the
top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or ick left to see more candidates.
Use the extended candidate list: Tap the up arrow at the right to view the full candidate list.
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Scroll the list: Flick up or down.
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Return to the short list: Tap the down arrow.
When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a shortcut for word and input
pairs. The shortcut is added to your personal dictionary. When you type a shortcut while using a
supported keyboard, the paired word or input is substituted for the shortcut.
Turn shortcuts on or o: Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Shortcuts are
available for:
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Simplied Chinese: Pinyin
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Traditional Chinese: Pinyin and Zhuyin
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Japanese: Romaji and 50 Key
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