How To Use Language And Input Settings – Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Jul 21, 2014

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Learn how to use language and input settings on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.

On the Settings screen, tap General > Language and input.

Language

Select a display language for all menus and apps.

Default

Select a default keyboard type for text input.

Samsung keyboard

To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap Settings icon.

Note: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

Select input languages: Select languages for text input.
Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings.
Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar.
Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words.
Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar.
Keyboard swipe:
- None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature.
- Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
- Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard.
- Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap a key and then flick your finger upwards.
Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
Vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.
Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped.
Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.
Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

Note

This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tab S’s; including Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

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Android, Galaxy, Galaxy Tab S, Keyboard, Language, Samsung, Settings

Amarnath Natarajan

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