Abstract: A method for entering text efficiently by providing letter or word choices. The method includes letter choices to aid inputting accented, diacritic or special characters and a more efficient method to suggest word completion choices including words with accented, diacritic or special characters. This method can be used to enhance any existing text input systems, even reduced keyboard systems. The method also includes a more efficient method to select and input the letter or word choices. This allows for hybrid keyboard systems where physical keys are used in concert with a screen input system to input the letter or word choice.

Abstract: A method for entering text unambiguously. The method includes detecting, on a screen, sensor pad, or reduced keyboard system, a stroke across of an individual character or symbol; and displaying the character or symbol unambiguously. This allows for unambiguous inputting in reduced keyboard systems without the need of changing modes or auxiliary keys.