Chapter 17
Ten Helpful Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts
IN THIS CHAPTER
Typing faster with QuickPath and hardware keyboards
Sharing web pages and links
Creating free ringtones with GarageBand
Closing apps from the multitasking screen
Capturing screenshots
Here are ten helpful hints, tips, and shortcuts to help you get the most out of your iPhone — everything from ways to input text faster through closing apps quickly and capturing the contents of the screen.
Use QuickPath for Speed and Accuracy
To enter text faster and more accurately, use the QuickPath keyboard and slide your finger from letter to letter rather than tap each letter in turn. Touch the first letter in the word you want to type and then, without lifting your finger, slide your finger to the second letter in the word. Then, without lifting your finger, continue sliding to each of the remaining letters in the word.
This feature is called Slide to Type, and it's enabled by default. If it isn’t working, choose Settings ⇒ General ⇒ Keyboard ...
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