With international keyboards you can type text in many different languages, including Asian languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to Apple’s iPod touch website with tech specs, then scroll to Languages.
Manage keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat to add more keyboards.
Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap
next to the keyboard you want to remove, tap Delete, then tap Done.
Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, drag
next to a keyboard to a new place in the list, then tap Done.
If you’ve added keyboards in other languages, you can type in two languages without having to switch between keyboards. Your keyboard automatically switches between the two languages you type in most often. (Not available for all languages).
Switch keyboards. Touch and hold
, then slide your finger to the name of the keyboard.
You can also tap
to switch from one keyboard to the other. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.
Enter accented letters or other characters. Touch and hold the related letter, number, or symbol, then slide to choose a variant. For example:
On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related Arabic number.
On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates appear at the top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or swipe left to see more candidates.
Use the extended suggested candidate list. Tap the up arrow on the right to view the full candidate list. To return to the short list, tap the down arrow.
When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a shortcut (text replacement) for word and input pairs. The shortcut is added to your personal dictionary. When you type a shortcut while using a supported keyboard, the paired word or input is substituted for the shortcut.
Create shortcuts. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement. Shortcuts are available for:
Simplified Chinese: Pinyin
Traditional Chinese: Pinyin and Zhuyin
Japanese: Romaji and Kana
Reset your personal dictionary. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard dictionary returns to its default state.