Use international keyboards

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.

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 the Switch Keyboard button, then slide your finger to the name of the keyboard.

You can also tap the Switch Keyboard button 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:

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:

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.