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Suggestions and corrections
As you type on the on-screen keyboard, text suggestions appear to help you enter words quickly or correct
misspellings. To insert a suggestion, tap it or press Spacebar. To switch the highlighted word, swipe right or left
on the Spacebar.
To turn text suggestions on/off: Open the Settings charm, and tap > Change PC settings > PC and devices >
Typing > Show text suggestions as I type.
Change on-screen keyboard settings
 Open the Settings charm, and tap Change PC settings > PC and devices > Typing > Touch keyboard.
Tips and tricks
How do I?
What to do
Type numbers
Tap the &123 key, or swipe up on a key in the first row. For example,
swipe up on the Q key to type the number 1.
Type diacritical marks
Press and hold a key such as O, then slide your finger to the accented
character that you want (for example, Ӧ).
Type special characters like ® or
©
Tap the  key, then tap the !? key in the bottom row.
Use keyboard shortcuts
Tap the Ctrl key and then another key (for example, Ctrl+C for copy).
Turn Caps Lock on/off
Double-tap the Up Arrow key.
Change keyboard settings
Open the Settings charm, tap Change PC settings > PC and devices >
Typing.
Turn key sounds on/off
Open the Settings charm, tap Change PC settings > PC and devices >
Typing > Play key sounds as I type (under Touch Keyboard).
Add a language
See Add a language in this guide.