Abstract: A method for entering text in circular touch screen equipped devices is disclosed. After initializing text entry, a dial displaying all possible text choices is presented in a linear array around the perimeter. The touch screen dial is divided into equal angular sectors, a portion of the array of selectable characters is assigned to each sector. Upon first selection of a sector, the array of characters assigned to that sector is expanded, a single character to each sector of the dial. A single character is then selected by contact with the appropriate sector. The number of characters assigned to each sector is one less than the total number of sectors on the dial, leaving one sector without a character. The method contains both tap and swipe elements in the selection process.