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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