for iOS 5.0 software

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.
You can also double-tap to select a word. In read-only documents, such as webpages, or email
messages you’ve received, touch and hold to select a word. Drag the grab points to select more
or less text.
Cut or copy text Select text, then tap Cut or Copy.
Paste text Tap the insertion point and tap Paste. The last text that you cut or copied is
inserted. Or select text and tap Paste to replace the text.
Undo the last edit Shake iPhone and tap Undo.
Make text bold, italic, or underlined When available, tap
, then tap B/I/U.
Get the denition of a word When available, tap , then tap Dene.
Get alternative words When available, tap Suggest, then tap one of the words.
Keyboard layouts
You can use Settings to set the keyboard layouts for software and hardware keyboards. The
available layouts depend on the keyboard language.
Select a keyboard layout: Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards,
then select a keyboard.
For each language, you can make separate selections for both the onscreen software and
any external hardware keyboards. The software keyboard layout determines the layout of the
keyboard on the iPhone screen. The hardware keyboard layout determines the layout of an Apple
Wireless Keyboard connected to iPhone.
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