Is there no enter button on the keyboard?
When I write an sms I would like to be able to hit the enter button to
start a new sentence on a new line but I don't seem to be able to do so?
cheers!
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23362533
peterv6 said:
Is there no enter button on the keyboard?
When I write an sms I would like to be able to hit the enter button to
start a new sentence on a new line but I don't seem to be able to do so?
cheers!
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Try typing "\n"? (Joke)
Anyways, I hadn't run into this issue yet, but I can definitely see this annoying me...
Anyone know if line breaks are removed in SMS messages? If they are, this is really a non-issue I guess.
cwoggon said:
Anyone know if line breaks are removed in SMS messages? If they are, this is really a non-issue I guess.
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No, you can use line breaks but the official Android keyboard + messaging app combo never had an "enter/return" option in the messaging app. It was always replaced by the smiley button. ICS is no exception, you'll have to either use a different keyboard or SMS app if you want line breaks.
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Can somebody make a tweak where you would be able to press enter on the keyboard and send a text message. I Love sense 2.5 but when im using HTC messaging i tend to forget that its not like the standard WM messaging where the send button is at the bottom. And ill hit back and have to type my message ALL over again. so either have the enter button to be able to send or move the send button on the SENSE 2.5 to the bottom row and remove the back button?
yes this can be done with to programs...mortscript and rhodium keyboard control...you can write a script to mouse click in the send spot...then map it to the enter key...hope this helps!!
jdmsleepr said:
yes this can be done with to programs...mortscript and rhodium keyboard control...you can write a script to mouse click in the send spot...then map it to the enter key...hope this helps!!
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How on earth do I do this? I need like step by step on this one? sorry I've never touched mortiscript before
^^^i'd like to know that as well, cause i can't seem to figure it out^^^
guess no one knows how...=/
Is there any way to get copy/paste functionality on a non-sense 2.2 rom. Its killing me that I dont have this, really the only thing missing from CM6 and holding me back from it as a daily driver.
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Copy/paste should work just fine in CM6. Works for me, anyway.
Just long press on the text you want and you should get the menu with copy/cut options.
Not to hijack this thread, but I've asked elsewhere and there doesn't appear to be a solution but I figured I'd give the inquiry another go...
Is anyone aware of a method to use either a multitouch keyboard or perhaps a specific pinch/zoom gesture to copy/past/cut text on the fly?
I really miss being able to do so easily on my G1's physical keyboard...and highlighting specific text with the trackball.
maybe i am a roflcopter, but I cannot get a copy paste prompt to open after a longpress? Does anyone know what I could be doing wrong?
feld0013 said:
maybe i am a roflcopter, but I cannot get a copy paste prompt to open after a longpress? Does anyone know what I could be doing wrong?
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Where are you trying to copy text from?
I am able to long-press on any text field (SMS, Address Bar, etc.) and get a pop-up menu that includes: Select text, Select all, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc.
I am running CM6 RC1 on my EVO.
feld0013 said:
maybe i am a roflcopter, but I cannot get a copy paste prompt to open after a longpress? Does anyone know what I could be doing wrong?
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You need to menu -> select text.
Swype has a fairly easy-to-use (though not as easy as SenseUI) select text method. Just Swype from the Swype key (the one in the bottom-left corner with the i above the Swype logo) to the SYM key. This will open the third keyboard in Swype; the editing keyboard.
Guys
Quite daft question really, but I do not see a way for me to enter a carriage return (enter character) in order to format a SMS message? All the message text goes on the same line.
Have we all stopped using SMS to send messages?? Anyone?
s1977 said:
Have we all stopped using SMS to send messages?? Anyone?
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Kik FTW.
But yeah, it seems as though there's no option to substitute the smiley key for the return key on the default keyboard... one hideous workaround would be to compose in Gmail, then copy and paste into Messaging.
You could install another keyboard...but that's sort of ridiculous.
If you push the space bar enough times and then type something it will start on the next line
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Good that you confirmed that.. I was going mad trying to search for a way to format a simple message. The OS is two steps forward and one step backwards in some areas really...
Yep, another keyboard stands as a possible solution, but I wonder why Google missed such an obvious option..
Thanks!
joshnichols189 said:
If you push the space bar enough times and then type something it will start on the next line
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It also wastes that many of your 140 characters, and will not necessarily wrap to the same location on the receiving device. Not a realistic solution in this case. It's similar to people centering text in documents by adding spaces to the front of the text instead of just hitting "Align Center".
s1977 said:
Good that you confirmed that.. I was going mad trying to search for a way to format a simple message. The OS is two steps forward and one step backwards in some areas really...
Yep, another keyboard stands as a possible solution, but I wonder why Google missed such an obvious option..
Thanks!
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Yeah, it is unusual. It would be an incredibly simple fix if I had the messaging app source code, though. I imagine the text field is just set to a certain type of input, much like the 10-digit keyboard that comes up in certain contextual fields. Is the messaging app part of AOSP? I think it is. I should play around with that... *makes a mental note*
I would have imagined that the carriage return would appear as an option directly or in one of the contextual options. Looking at some of the characters included, I find it hillarious that they have included characters like copyright, pi, carat, etc....Who uses these in SMS's? scientists?
I know its old, but...
... 've been wondering how to put LF in SMS messages.
See the attached LatinIME, it has two smilies changed and an Enter button on the dot extra characters button.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23362533
Hi,
this might sound like a stupid question but when using the default messaging app for sms in ICS there doesnt seem to be an ENTRE key. Is there no way to skip lines when texting on ICS?
Push space bar a lot is the only way it seems..
Use a different keyboard
danger-rat said:
Use a different keyboard
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What keyboard can you recommend?
I'm using the 'TouchPal' keyboard (which I'm very happy with btw), and while it shows the return key, it doesn't insert the CR/LF in the SMS application.
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press enter = send
how to use shift + enter (same computer) for enter new line ?
One of the things that drove me crazy with the new gesture keyboard was it's inability to allow me to use curse words...
Settings ---> Language & input ---> Personal dictionary
Touch the + symbol at the top right.
Add whatever words you want and it'll start showing up in your gestures! Another fun trick is adding a word like "email" and giving it the shortcut to your actual email. When you type in email you'll also have the option to select your actual email address in the suggestion bar. This also helps with curse words that'll default over normal words... Add the regular word and shortcut the curse word so that you can quickly use it in the suggestion bar.
Thanks, now I can swear like a proper pirate again. Arrr!
Transmission sent from my Galaxy Nexus.
SqueezyCheez said:
One of the things that drove me crazy with the new gesture keyboard was it's inability to allow me to use curse words...
Settings ---> Language & input ---> Personal dictionary
Touch the + symbol at the top right.
Add whatever words you want and it'll start showing up in your gestures! Another fun trick is adding a word like "email" and giving it the shortcut to your actual email. When you type in email you'll also have the option to select your actual email address in the suggestion bar. This also helps with curse words that'll default over normal words... Add the regular word and shortcut the curse word so that you can quickly use it in the suggestion bar.
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I like the email idea there!
jxr94 said:
I like the email idea there!
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I actually agree that's quite the idea
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Pheno.menon said:
Thanks, now I can swear like a proper pirate again. Arrr!
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Hell yes.
Does anyone know how to do a quick delete using the stock keyboard? for example if I entered the wrong word i can't just press backspace once to delete the word like i can in swype.
Reeebo said:
Does anyone know how to do a quick delete using the stock keyboard? for example if I entered the wrong word i can't just press backspace once to delete the word like i can in swype.
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Stock keyboard does the same for me with the backspace key. otherwise double tap and backspace?
SqueezyCheez said:
Stock keyboard does the same for me with the backspace key. otherwise double tap and backspace?
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Oh right this works. My biggest gripe with the keyboard is that it is not possible to correct a word in the middle of a sentence. For example, if i want to change a word in the middle of a sentence, I can't double click the word and see possible variations of the word. I have to select the word and retype it entirely.
How do you access all the emojis. There are only keywords for a handful of them but there are many more emojis compatible with android.
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I like your email trick. Awesome
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Ducking autocorrect.
Great tips. How do i preserve my dictionary after i flash a new ROM?