If you prefer to use the alphanumeric keypad when writing in portrait mode, you can switch from the virtual keyboard to the virtual keypad.
Select a text input field.
Select
> Alphanumeric keypad.
| 1 | Number keys |
| 2 | * - Enter a special character, or when predictive text input mode is activated and the word underlined, cycle through the word candidates. |
| 3 | Shift key - Change the character case. To activate or deactivate predictive text input mode, quickly select the key twice. To switch between the letter and number modes, select and hold the key. |
| 4 | Close key - Close the virtual keypad. |
| 5 | Arrow keys - Move the cursor left or right. |
| 6 | Input menu - Activate predictive text input, change the writing language, or switch to the virtual keyboard. |
| 7 | Backspace key - Delete a character. |
| 8 | Text input indicator (if available) - Indicates the character case, and if letter or number mode or predictive text input mode is activated. |