Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Typing on an iPhone or the iPad
Let's quickly recap the 10 most useful typing shortcuts for your iDevice:.
Tip #1: If you want to type special characters with accent marks (like the letter à or è), simply tap and hold the corresponding alphabet key for a while and it will pop-up a list of related accented characters for you to choose from. Don't release the key before making a selection else the choice will disappear.
Tip #2: If you are typing a line of text in, say, an email message, simple tap the space bar on the keyboard twice and it will automatically insert a dot (or period) followed by a space. The next alphabet that you type will be written in uppercase without you having to press the Shift key.
Tip #3: The iPhone keyboard is pretty smart at adding apostrophes. For instance, if you need to type "doesn't", just forget the apostrophe and quickly type "doesnt" – the keyboard will automatically insert the apostrophe at the appropriate place.
Tip #4: The numeric keyboard shows the dollar ($) symbol by default. However, if you need to type the Pound or the Euro currency symbol, just hold the $ key and you'll see a list of alternative symbols in a pop-up.
Tip #5: There are two ways in which you can insert the degree symbol in your text. Either switch to the numeric keyboard and hold the '0' key or, if you using the regular ABC keyboard, hold the 'O' key (that's the alphabet O).
Tip #6: If you want to change the style of quotation marks or if you need to use a longer dash punctuation mark instead of the default hyphen, hold the corresponding key.
Tip #7: Typing everything in all caps is often considered rude but there can be instances where you may have to type two or more consecutive characters in uppercase (e.g., UNESCO or QWERTY).
In the default setting, you'll to have to tap the Shift key after typing every single character or you can "Enable Caps Lock" under Settings –> General –> Keyboard and then double-tap the shift key to turn it into a Caps lock key. They will stay blue until you press one of them again.
Tip #1: If you want to type special characters with accent marks (like the letter à or è), simply tap and hold the corresponding alphabet key for a while and it will pop-up a list of related accented characters for you to choose from. Don't release the key before making a selection else the choice will disappear.
Tip #2: If you are typing a line of text in, say, an email message, simple tap the space bar on the keyboard twice and it will automatically insert a dot (or period) followed by a space. The next alphabet that you type will be written in uppercase without you having to press the Shift key.
Tip #3: The iPhone keyboard is pretty smart at adding apostrophes. For instance, if you need to type "doesn't", just forget the apostrophe and quickly type "doesnt" – the keyboard will automatically insert the apostrophe at the appropriate place.
Tip #4: The numeric keyboard shows the dollar ($) symbol by default. However, if you need to type the Pound or the Euro currency symbol, just hold the $ key and you'll see a list of alternative symbols in a pop-up.
Tip #5: There are two ways in which you can insert the degree symbol in your text. Either switch to the numeric keyboard and hold the '0' key or, if you using the regular ABC keyboard, hold the 'O' key (that's the alphabet O).
Tip #6: If you want to change the style of quotation marks or if you need to use a longer dash punctuation mark instead of the default hyphen, hold the corresponding key.
Tip #7: Typing everything in all caps is often considered rude but there can be instances where you may have to type two or more consecutive characters in uppercase (e.g., UNESCO or QWERTY).
In the default setting, you'll to have to tap the Shift key after typing every single character or you can "Enable Caps Lock" under Settings –> General –> Keyboard and then double-tap the shift key to turn it into a Caps lock key. They will stay blue until you press one of them again.
WRITTEN BY AN INDIAN SOFTWARE ENGINEER..
WRITTEN BY AN INDIAN SOFTWARE ENGINEER..
A Bitter Reality
As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in
Software Engineering and joined a company based in USA, the
land of braves and opportunity. When I arrived in the USA, it
was as if a dream had come true.
Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I
would be staying in this country for about Five years in which
time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India.
My father was a government employee and after his retirement,
the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat.
I wanted to do some thing more than him. I started feeling
homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and
speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone
cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and
pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange
rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down.
Finally I decided to get married. Told my parents that I have
only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within
these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight.
Was jubilant and was actually enjoying hopping for gifts for
all my friends back home. If I miss anyone then there will be
talks. After reaching home I spent home one week going through
all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting
shorter I was forced to select one candidate.
In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get
married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After
the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some
money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after
them, we returned to USA.
My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she
started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India
increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our
savings started diminishing.
After two more years we started to
have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us
by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked
me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children.
Every year I decide to go to India… But part work part
monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting
India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a
message that my parents were seriously sick. I tried but I
couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India ... The
next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there
was no one to do the last rights the society members had done
whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed
away without seeing their grand children.
After couple more years passed away, much to my children's
dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down.
I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my
savings were short and the property prices had gone up during
all these years. I had to return to the USA...
My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to
stay in India... My 2 children and I returned to USA after
promising my wife I would be back for good after two years.
Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married to an
American and my son was happy living in USA... I decided that
had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India... I
had just enough money to buy a decent 02 bedroom flat in a
well-developed locality.
Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is
for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife
has also left me and gone to the holy abode.
Sometimes
I wondered was it worth all this?
My father, even after staying in India,
Had a house to his name and I too have
the same nothing more.
I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM.
Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing.
This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these
children are losing their values and culture because of it. I
get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well
at least they remember me.
Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will
be performing my last rights, God Bless them.
But the question
still
remains 'was all this worth it?'
I am still searching for an answer.................!!!
START THINKING
IS IT JUST FOR ONE EXTRA BEDROOM???
LIFE IS BEYOND THIS ….., DON'T JUST LEAVE YOUR LIFE ……!!!!
START LIVING IT …….!!!
LIVE IT AS YOU WANT IT TO BE ……!!!
A Bitter Reality
As the dream of most parents I had acquired a degree in
Software Engineering and joined a company based in USA, the
land of braves and opportunity. When I arrived in the USA, it
was as if a dream had come true.
Here at last I was in the place where I want to be. I decided I
would be staying in this country for about Five years in which
time I would have earned enough money to settle down in India.
My father was a government employee and after his retirement,
the only asset he could acquire was a decent one bedroom flat.
I wanted to do some thing more than him. I started feeling
homesick and lonely as the time passed. I used to call home and
speak to my parents every week using cheap international phone
cards. Two years passed, two years of Burgers at McDonald's and
pizzas and discos and 2 years watching the foreign exchange
rate getting happy whenever the Rupee value went down.
Finally I decided to get married. Told my parents that I have
only 10 days of holidays and everything must be done within
these 10 days. I got my ticket booked in the cheapest flight.
Was jubilant and was actually enjoying hopping for gifts for
all my friends back home. If I miss anyone then there will be
talks. After reaching home I spent home one week going through
all the photographs of girls and as the time was getting
shorter I was forced to select one candidate.
In-laws told me, to my surprise, that I would have to get
married in 2-3 days, as I will not get anymore holidays. After
the marriage, it was time to return to USA, after giving some
money to my parents and telling the neighbors to look after
them, we returned to USA.
My wife enjoyed this country for about two months and then she
started feeling lonely. The frequency of calling India
increased to twice in a week sometimes 3 times a week. Our
savings started diminishing.
After two more years we started to
have kids. Two lovely kids, a boy and a girl, were gifted to us
by the almighty. Every time I spoke to my parents, they asked
me to come to India so that they can see their grand-children.
Every year I decide to go to India… But part work part
monetary conditions prevented it. Years went by and visiting
India was a distant dream. Then suddenly one day I got a
message that my parents were seriously sick. I tried but I
couldn't get any holidays and thus could not go to India ... The
next message I got was my parents had passed away and as there
was no one to do the last rights the society members had done
whatever they could. I was depressed. My parents had passed
away without seeing their grand children.
After couple more years passed away, much to my children's
dislike and my wife's joy we returned to India to settle down.
I started to look for a suitable property, but to my dismay my
savings were short and the property prices had gone up during
all these years. I had to return to the USA...
My wife refused to come back with me and my children refused to
stay in India... My 2 children and I returned to USA after
promising my wife I would be back for good after two years.
Time passed by, my daughter decided to get married to an
American and my son was happy living in USA... I decided that
had enough and wound-up every thing and returned to India... I
had just enough money to buy a decent 02 bedroom flat in a
well-developed locality.
Now I am 60 years old and the only time I go out of the flat is
for the routine visit to the nearby temple. My faithful wife
has also left me and gone to the holy abode.
Sometimes
I wondered was it worth all this?
My father, even after staying in India,
Had a house to his name and I too have
the same nothing more.
I lost my parents and children for just ONE EXTRA BEDROOM.
Looking out from the window I see a lot of children dancing.
This damned cable TV has spoiled our new generation and these
children are losing their values and culture because of it. I
get occasional cards from my children asking I am alright. Well
at least they remember me.
Now perhaps after I die it will be the neighbors again who will
be performing my last rights, God Bless them.
But the question
still
remains 'was all this worth it?'
I am still searching for an answer.................!!!
START THINKING
IS IT JUST FOR ONE EXTRA BEDROOM???
LIFE IS BEYOND THIS ….., DON'T JUST LEAVE YOUR LIFE ……!!!!
START LIVING IT …….!!!
LIVE IT AS YOU WANT IT TO BE ……!!!
Guinness World Records of 2012
Longest wedding dress train
Most wine bottles uncorked simultaneously
World's shortest living man, ever
Oldest twins
Most prolific dancing game high scorer
Elizabeth Bolinger has reached top scores in over 100 songs in the dacing game.
Smallest working dog
Little Yorkshire terrier Lucy is just 14.5 cm (5.7 in.) high and weighs only 1.1 kg (2.5lb.). It has been handed the certificate in recognition of her work as a therapy dog with the elderly and disabled.
Most Christmas lights on a property
World's shortest woman
Largest gathering of people dressed as leprechauns
Most number of people to fit into a pair of underpants
The longest kissing chain was achieved by 351 participants in Beijing, China.
Longest distance full-body burn without oxygen
Denni Düsterhöft has run 120 m (393 ft. 8 in.) burning full-body without oxygen.
Most arrows caught by hand in two minutes while blindfolded
Joe Alexander has caught four arrows by hand in two minutes - blindfolded.
Most popping popcorn caught with both hands
The same man has also caught 26 pieces of popping popcorn in one minute.
Most bottle caps removed with the head
The most bottle caps removed with the head in one minute is 24. It was achieved by Ahmed Tafzi in Hamburg, Germany.
Oldest yoga instructor
Largest Hula Hoop workout
Largest Soul Train dance
211 persons have made the largest soul train dance in Berkeley, California.
Longest chocolate bar
Largest tea party
Largest Zumba class
Multiple record holder
Bridgette Jordan, 22, from Sandoval, Illinois, is 67 cm (2 ft. 3 in.) tall and is a multiple record holder, as she is also one of the shortest living siblings with her 20-year-old brother Brad.
World's tallest living female dog
Most steps walked down by a dog facing forwards balancing a glass of water
This Australian Shepherd has walked down 10 steps while balancing a glass of water.
Fastest time to enter a suitcase
It took 5.43 seconds for Leslie Tipton to enter a zipped suitcase.
Most needles inserted into the head
World's longest career in theater
Israeli actress Hanna Maron has been on stage for 83 years.
Most popular video of any kind
Largest pizza commercially available
Most times to pass through a tennis racket
Skye Broberg has passed her body through a tennis racket seven times in three minutes.
Highest paid actor in a TV drama
Hugh Laurie of FOX's "House" pulls in $400,000 per episode.
World's biggest whoopee cushion
Most live streams for a single event
Most pots thrown in 1 hour by an individual
Heaviest competitive male bodybuilder
The competition weight of Daniele Seccarecci is 135 kg (297.62 lbs.).
Fastest bog snorkelling triathlon
England's Daniel and Natalie Bent are the world's top brother-sister bog snorkelling duo, with Daniel setting the men's triathlon record of two hours, 21 minutes and five seconds in July 2009 and Natalie setting the women's record of two hours, 45 minutes and 40 seconds in July 2010.
Longest ears on a dog
Largest violin
Longest fingernails on a pair of female hands
Most dogs skipping on the same rope
13 dogs has skipped the rope at the same time in a Japanese circus.
Largest collection of penguins
Birgit Berends had amassed a collection of 11,062 different penguin-related items.
Fastest wedding chapel
This wedding chapel from Illinois has achieved the speed of about 100 km/h (62 mph).
Most piercings on a male
Youngest person to fly solo around the world
Barrington Irving, a 23-year-old aerospace student, has circumnavigated the globe in his single-engine plane.
Largest chocolatex bar
Longest domestic cat (and longest domestic cat tail)
Largest afro
Largest collection of cows
Longest moustache
Largest crocodile in captivity
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