If I'm typing, I'll double tap and split tap with my thumbs. If I'm
mostly just navigating, such as when I'm pulling up an app or changing
some settings, then I'll typically hold my iPhone in my left hand and
flick, swipe and double tap with my right pointer finger. When I start
typing though, I switch to using my thumbs.
On 5/25/2014 7:10 PM, Paul and Paula Jordan wrote:
Fascinating. I type using only my right index finger, holding the phone in
my left hand. I have speed dots on my phone and it's easier to feel them
with the index finger. I tried using my thumbs and boy, did that feel
awkward. For those who use their thumbs, do you use them to double tap also
or do you use your index fingers? Just curious.
If I'm typing a long text, I use MBraille, but for shorter, maybe one
sentence things I often use the on-screen keyboard. I'm going to play
around with other methods of entering text just for fun.
God bless!
Paula and Babe
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf
Of Christopher J Chaltain
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Typing On The iPhone's OnScreen Keyboard
I generally use the on screen keyboard, but that's just because I forced
myself to use it when I got my iPhone. I wanted to become proficient with it
before I started experimenting with other apps and input methods. Similarly,
I wanted to check out the Notes, Calendar and other built in apps before
comparing them to apps I could get from the App Store. I'm not opposed to
grabbing any apps from the App Store though.
There's a reason why there are like a million apps in the App Store and it's
all about finding the ones that you prefer and make using your phone easier.
I still use some built in apps, but I've also replaced a few with App Store
apps that have features you don't get in the built in apps or I just prefer
using a bit. I haven't gotten around to checking out the different
alternative keyboards.
As far as typing, I put my two hands together palms up with the fingers from
my right hand over the fingers from my left hand. I rest the iPhone in my
palms and type with my thumbs. I use the touch typing method. With practice,
I'm pretty good at just landing on the character I want to type. I don't do
as much hunting and pecking as I did when I just used my pointer finger.
When using my pointer finger, I preferred the split typing method since I
would tend to slide my finger from character to character, and I didn't want
to lift it from the screen. I think with two thumbs, the bottom corners and
edges of the iPhone in your palm, you have more physical spacial references
making it easier for your thumbs to just know where to land to find the
character you want. When using my pointer finger, I don't think I ad as many
physical points of reference, so I didn't want to "lose my place" by lifting
it from the screen.
On 5/25/2014 2:06 PM, Desi Noller wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I was recently having a discussion with a friend about how to type on the
on-screen keyboard of the iPhone. Personally, I don't particularly like to
use a special program for this like, for instance, mBraill or Fleksy. I
just want to use the regular keyboard. Dictation can be useful, but of
course, sometimes, it's just nice to be able to type something relatively
privately. I have built up some speed over the past 3 years, but I would
like to get faster. I generally hold my phone in my left hand, and use my
right index finger to type, anchoring my thumb down where the connector is
at the bottom of the phone. I'm interested to know how others who type
using the regular on-screen keyboard, enter your text. I do happen to use
Touch Typing mode, but I would also be interested in what typing mode you
use. And, does anyone else besides me just use the regular on-screen
keyboard for their typing needs?
Thanks!
Desi
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