How to use
We’ve developed SwiftKey X to make it as easy to use as possible.
SwiftKey X starts predicting what you want to type from the moment you load it. Above the keyboard is the SwiftKey X prediction area, which consists of three dynamic buttons.
Each button shows a prediction which can be selected by pressing the word.
The central button shows the primary SwiftKey prediction, which can be selected by pressing on the word or hitting space (if "Auto-Complete" is enabled in the settings menu).
As you enter text, the left button shows the actual characters entered, allowing new words to be entered with ease (see below).
SwiftKey learns new words as you enter them, and suggests those words in its future predictions.
If you wish to delete a whole word at any point, just swipe your finger across the keys from right to left. To delete a word from the Language Module, press and hold the word and follow the steps to delete.
To use special characters, long press on them and select the character you’d like, or load the secondary menu as you would the usual Android keyboard.
To minimize the keyboard, just swipe your finger from the top to the bottom of the keys.
How to install
Download the SwiftKey X app
Download the SwiftKey X app from the appstore of your choice, such as Android Market or Amazon Appstore. After the download is complete, the SwiftKey icon will be displayed in your smartphone apps menu. Tap on it to start the setup wizard.
1. Choose a language
Tap on button 1 "Choose a language", and then tap on one of the radio buttons to select your default language. A progress bar will monitor the downloading of the selected language module (you'll need to be connected to a wireless network).
Note: you will be able to add more languages in the 'Settings' menu after the installation is completed.
2. Enable SwiftKey
Tap on button 2 "Enable SwiftKey X", then tap on the "SwiftKey X" check button (the list will also show previous SwiftKey versions on your phone). An Android warning message will appear. Press "OK" to continue. Press the 'Back' button on your phone to return to the installation menu.
Note: SwiftKey does not collect data from sensitive fields such as password fields, and the language models it creates are stored on your phone's SD card or in your tablet's memory. Any data we do collect is covered by our Privacy Policy.
3. Set as default input
Tap on button 3 "Set as default input", and then tap on the "SwiftKey X" radio button to make SwiftKey X your default keyboard.
4. Typing style
Tap on button 4 "Typing style", and then tap on one of the radio buttons to select between "Precise" and "Rapid". A description for each typing style is provided in the menu.
Note: your typing style can be changed in the Settings menu after the installation is completed.
5. Personalize
Tap on button 5 "Personalize" to allow SwiftKey to learn from your Facebook, Gmail, and/or Twitter messages. This will enable SwiftKey to improve word predictions based on your personal writing style and vocabulary. Tap on any number of options and input your details. You can personalize later by going to the Settings menu after installation is complete.
Note: the personalization process runs in the background and could take a few minutes.
Congratulations! You now have the option to view Quick Tips, change your Settings, or Finish. Select "Finish" to exit the installation program.
