SureType
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SureType® is an innovative keyboard technology that supports the advanced messaging features that serious users require. Through an integrated keyboard and software system, SureType effectively combines a traditional phone keypad and a familiar QWERTY-based keyboard to create an efficient and familiar typing experience.
SureType allows users to quickly and accurately compose messages using single-handed operation or two-handed thumb-typing -- without the limitations of traditional phone keypads. There are no dual keypads, peripherals or hardware transformations required, and there is no need to learn a new way to type. Since the software understands what you're typing, you can concentrate on composing your message rather than on the input method. You can also switch to the multi-tap input method when desired by pressing and holding the * key in a text input field.
Spelling Acronyms, Email Address and Uncommon Words
To help facilitate easy spelling and composition, SureType includes intuitive software with a word list of over 35,000 words and the ability to increase that list based on the frequency of use and the names and addresses in the handset's address book. It also has the ability to recognize character letter sequences that are common in the English language, such as "-ing".
However, it may not know unusual words and acronyms. For improved speed and accuracy, follow these steps the first time you enter unique words and email addresses:
- Use the trackwheel to select the correct letters after you press each key
- Press the SPACE key after you have typed the complete word, acronym or email address to allow SureType to learn that letter combination. News words will automatically be added to your custom word list and will appear as an option the next time they are typed.
What's New in SureType
- New words will be extracted from your incoming emails and automatically added to your custom word list
- Support for compound words
- The ability to load additional industry-specific word lists, such as finance/business, medical and legal
- Enhanced support for ambiguous word handling (i.e. are/see, is/us)
- Internationalization enhancements, including an input language indicator and the ability to press “ALT-ENTER” to bring up the list of available input languages
Find Out More
Learn more about using SureType and the benefits of SureType by viewing the SureType BlackBerry® 101 Demo
Learn more about the BlackBerry business phones that feature this exciting technology.
