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22 Input methods
Using the Input Panel
When you open a program that supports text input, you will see the Input Panel icon appear
on the menu bar.
Input Panel gives you a number of ways to enter text by either tapping on a virtual keyboard
on the screen or scribbling to a handwriting recognition tool. The following describes the
different methods of text input as provided by the Input Panel.
• Available input methods may vary depending on the language version of the operating
system.
• For some languages like traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese, you can hold the
Function key and press the Tab key to toggle between English and Chinese.
Virtual keyboard
1. Tap the arrow next to Input Panel, and then tap Keyboard.
2. A virtual keyboard will appear on the screen above the menu bar. Tap the keys on this virtual
keyboard to enter typed text.
You can change the size of the keys on the virtual keyboard by changing Options > Settings.
Click the arrow icon to
select an input
method or options.
Input Panel icon