28 Phone Basics
In ABC mode, tap to alter the capitalization:
(Unshifted) to enter all letters in lowercase.
(One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the first letter of a word.
You can select the caps lock by double-tapping or to make all letters in
uppercase.
(Caps lock) to enter all letters in uppercase.
In Number & Symbol mode, tap to display more symbols.
Some keys have alternate characters. In either mode, if a key displays an extra
character at the upper right corner, touch and hold the key to enter the character. Or
touch and long hold a key to call up a list of all the characters available on that key,
and slide your finger to the character you want to enter on the list.
Add a word to the user dictionary
You can use the user dictionary option to add new words to the dictionary.
1. Tap on the top of the Gboard, then tap Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
2. Select the language to be applied for Personal dictionary.
3. Tap .
4. Type the word you want to add.
5. Type the shortcut to bring up the typed word if you want and tap .
6. Tap . A list of words you have added to the dictionary is displayed.
Tap a word to edit it.
Tap a word > to delete it.