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did somebody know of a virtual/touch keyboard that have the arrow keys in the basic layout for the captivate?? like a hardware keyboard?? in the original and first screen not in some hide menu??? i think the evo4 have it, could it be port to captivate??

Its not hidden away in the menus. just press and hold the 123 key and they pop right up. There are a lot of features in the captivate that work this way.
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awesome! i was starting to get annoyed at my fat fingers for not being able to go to my misspelled words! arrows make it much easier
thanks!

migsims, thanks for the tip, but thats what i call a hiden menu (maybe im incorrect) what i want is a keyboard that has the arrows in the basic layout, in the first page

Is there an equivalent way to bring up these arrow keys using the swype keyboard?

baroy said:
Is there an equivalent way to bring up these arrow keys using the swype keyboard?
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Ah, just figured it out! swype from the swype key to the SYM key brings it right up

baroy said:
Ah, just figured it out! swype from the swype key to the SYM key brings it right up
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Freakin' sweet! I've been wanting this for a long time. I really love Swype for it's layout and special character positions, but never use the sliding feature.
Still looking for an APK that will enable the mic on 2.1. I bricked going to 2.2 and I'm hesitant to move to 2.2 until Clockwork is fully functional...

That seems to only be for the samsung default keyboard (I'll assume swype too) because when I press and hold the ?123 key, I get a popup menu for the Android keyboard (keyboard settings and input method). Or is as usual that I'm missing something?
Any insight?
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Does anybody have an idea how to get the arrow keys on the android keyboard? The holding of the ...123 key doesn't seem to work for this keyboard?
Thanks.

You don't need it on FroYo. There's a blue teardrop shaped handle to scrub text. It pops up once you tap in the text field.
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...and if one isn't on Froyo yet? I can't imagine the arrows aren't there in eclair.
Thoughts?
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mwilhelm said:
...and if one isn't on Froyo yet? I can't imagine the arrows aren't there in eclair.
Thoughts?
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arrows are in eclair, blue teardrop thingy isnt.
in swype slide from the "swype" key (the one with the blue s on it in the lowwer left) to the "sym" key directly to the right of it.
in samsung keyboard... hell i dont rememer it's not there in froyo. someone else can answer that.
in stock android you dont have arrows. sorry but that keyboard is useless anyway, no multi touch means typing is slowwwwww.
now i wonder if the droid x keyboard has arrows it's fully touch screen.. i have used it and find it less natural to type on, just not my preference, it's a good keyboard, a bit better than the samsung one in functioality but my fingers just miss the key, go figure....

Other reasons for wanting arrows would be for ssh and terminals
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SwiftKey tablet keyboard

Just got this, but the tab version not mobile version, and it's best keyboard I've used. Check it out
From the bad ass Note

give us some screenshots mate.

Here is landscape mode! Portrait is pretty standard
From the bad ass Note

They keyboard is nice but the themes really blow

I HATE this keyboard, worst I've EVER used...
Even when going through the options and changing them the keyboard app tires me...
when typing sms messages it will add words when starting a sentence, predicting what I'm about to type and it's always wrong. Theres no way to remove this.
Also the spelling correction is even worse and will CHANGE words even when their correct, or simple names of places/people it will change it to something different, it's a NIGHTMARE...

sprintuser1977 said:
Just got this, but the tab version not mobile version, and it's best keyboard I've used. Check it out
From the bad ass Note
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best keyboard ever
I prefer the mobile version instead the tablet one which use on my Iconia Tab but both are great

kanej2006 said:
when typing sms messages it will add words when starting a sentence, predicting what I'm about to type and it's always wrong. Theres no way to remove this.
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Actually there is.. Go into settings, then advanced, then change "space bar will..." to "complete current word" or "always insert a space". I had some problems with it auto-adding words too at first but these settings helped me. So try that if you want
I've been using SwiftKey for a long time now and for me the autocorrection and word prediction is far better than every other keyboard I've tried. And I've tried loads of them.. Just make sure to download and set your correct language packs and set it to learn from your text messages, gmail, Facebook and so on.
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BaconDanny said:
Actually there is.. Go into settings, then advanced, then change "space bar will..." to "complete current word" or "always insert a space". I had some problems with it auto-adding words too at first but these settings helped me. So try that if you want
I've been using SwiftKey for a long time now and for me the autocorrection and word prediction is far better than every other keyboard I've tried. And I've tried loads of them.. Just make sure to download and set your correct language packs and set it to learn from your text messages, gmail, Facebook and so on.
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Thanks, made my life so much better! The keyboard was perfect apart from the annoying word prediction thing...

kanej2006 said:
Thanks, made my life so much better! The keyboard was perfect apart from the annoying word prediction thing...
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Yeah, it used to annoy the s**t out of me too before I found this setting. I'm glad I could help

best keyboard ever.
esp. if you use a couple of languages to type.

Thumb Keyboard is very good too, you can choose between different themes and layouts and adjust them.
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If thumb keyboard sometime support 2 languages at the sametime it would be the best...

i actually like the ICS keyboard a lot. It has 0 lag.
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i actually like the ICS keyboard a lot. It has 0 lag.
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as does swiftkey

Have to agree. SwiftKey is superb. Just moved over to note from sensation. The mobile version is smooth and quick on the note.
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did you guys notice that the very first keypress after reboot goes silent while every subsequent tap clicks? that annoyed me to no end so i had to switch to another keyboard. or was it just my note?

Is there a way for this app to not use prediction and disable those 3 boxes that shows word choices?

[Q] What is your main software keyboard?

Current betas are included. Pick which third-party keyboard you've chosen as your go-to keyboard.

SwiftKey is the Best
I have tried both Swype and SwiftKey and in my point of view "SwiftKey" is the best.

I use thumb keyboard..its stable and more responsive.. imo..
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I use the GO Keyboard. I like the designs and interface as well as the multi language functionality when I need to communicate in Latin to my brethren. It's got swype functionality and it's free too. I've used several keyboards before so I've had a decent spectrum to play with.

SwiftKey is awesome! Their new Flow feature (basically their version of Swype) is great too.

I've Enjoyed Mine!
I used to use as many keyboards I could to test which I like. For a long time I didn't keep a keyboard for a week. I eventually found the keyboard of my dreams (replaced by the stock ICS now)... Jelly Bean Keyboard by VLLWP. I highly recommend it.:good:

Since 4.2 never used any software as it included swype feature.
Before that swype 3
And also used siine keyboard just for fun.
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I use swiftkey. The trail it leaves when swiping looks loads better than Swype and stock JB

Swiftkey on my phone, Hackers Keyboard on my tab. (swipe on 10.1 inch, really?)
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I use Touchpal on my phone and tab. I like the fast switching between languages (I switch a lot between English and Dutch) and between swyping and typing. And the fast way to type numbers and symbols (swyping up on the right key) is a big advantage.

TouchPal is the best.
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Smartkeyboard.
I gave so many others the chance, but every other missed features I need.
I need customizable longpress duration, customizable smileys (I even use a smiley key as my mail, meaning it's so much easier to login everywhere) and really important: the whole keyboard must be resizable (because my lcd density on the nexus4 is on 240, wich would mean every keyboard is extremely small).
I also like the arrowkeys in portrait mode and the domainkey (wich I only use for even more shortcut smileys susch as \o/ or ^^ / ^.^)
Oh, and I don't need any prediction, here in switzerland we write in swiss-german, wich doesn't really exist. There is no word prediction or something like that for us.
I get an average kpm of 240-250 with smartkeyboard pro. Once I even got to almost 300

Mine is Swype. The only feature it's missing that I desperately want is a setting for long press duration.
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I have also used a lot of keyboards
but I keep turning to smart keyboard
swiftkey lags a little on my phone
I just hope smart keyboard had ics theme
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Main KB
I'm using Swype atm.

SwiftKey is the best in my opinion because its much better than the stock keyboard.

I wish SwiftKey had the action of the swype key.
Where it highlighted the last word..
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SwiftKey is the fastest on my phone.

I am using anysoftkeyboard.
It's not bad.

I actually liked SwiftKey Flow, even though everyone hates it.

Which keyboard?

I realize I liked the Samsung keyboard (I switched to CM so it is gone). I used to use smartkeyboard but they've never added slide typing or whatever you call it when you slide your finger around the keyboard.
So anyway, does anyone really love a particular keyboard and why?
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sharonbw said:
I realize I liked the Samsung keyboard (I switched to CM so it is gone). I used to use smartkeyboard but they've never added slide typing or whatever you call it when you slide your finger around the keyboard.
So anyway, does anyone really love a particular keyboard and why?
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Have you tried SwiftKey Tablet?
It's not free but it has the swiping feature, and in landscape mode it splits into two halves so you can type with your thumbs.
The Google Keyboard is free, and also has the swipe feature.

Dattinator said:
Have you tried SwiftKey Tablet?
It's not free but it has the swiping feature, and in landscape mode it splits into two halves so you can type with your thumbs.
The Google Keyboard is free, and also has the swipe feature.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I actually found Swype (also not free) which I really love. It has every feature I could ask for except for one thing. It doesn't have a built in button for disappearing the keyboard. Most of the time - but not always - a button appears on my nav bar. Other than that I would call it the perfect keyboard.
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Keyboards we all need them which works best for you and why. Keyboard discussion and

So in the quest for the best keyboard for me. I know this is a very opinion and preference based. I have tried several different keyboards the one I am currently trying out is flesky. I tried swype touch pal x Samsung keyboard Google keyboard and many others.. So far. Flesky,, is taking some getting used to however its functionality is very unique.. The reason I created this thread was because I was surprised I had never heard of this keyboard. So anyways please your experience with the different keyboards and let me know your favorite and why
Thank you
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I personally use swiftkey and like it because of cloud based text prediction

I've tried a lot & love Swype+Dragon

j3ffm1ll said:
I personally use swiftkey and like it because of cloud based text prediction
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is this the only keyboard that has this??
blue5055 said:
I've tried a lot & love Swype+Dragon
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Is dragon built in? How is it different from standard voice tYping?
Thanks for the replies
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I dont know if it is the only one that has that feature or not.

j3ffm1ll said:
I personally use swiftkey and like it because of cloud based text prediction
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Same reason I use it. I was also partial to ai.type keyboard plus

Thumb Keyboard -you can create hotkey/shortcut key. like assign a key, when you press that key, it automatically type your username, account numbers, password, etc.

netnerd said:
Thumb Keyboard -you can create hotkey/shortcut key. like assign a key, when you press that key, it automatically type your username, account numbers, password, etc.
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That's interesting I have never heard of that feature or keyboard thanks for sharing
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BR7fan said:
Same reason I use it. I was also partial to ai.type keyboard plus
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+1 SwiftKey keyboard tops them all. There is another one with cloud prediction but I forget what it's called [emoji32]
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Tried tons and always come back to SwiftKey.
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Kii keyboard. So many options. Rarely misses the auto correct when swiping

I think i have stock but I keep it floating so I can move it around depending on what app I use it with.

Primary keyboard is swype and secondary keyboard is samsung keyboard for use with the s pen.