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How to Use punctuation when texting with Swype on your cell

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You might be confused when using Swype and need to use punctuation marks. Have no fear! It is actually quite easy. Swype is a revolutionary new app that is available for lots of newer smartphones that allows you to type messages without ever lifting your finger from the keypad. You literally "swype" from letter to letter. Check out this clip for info on how to include proper punctuation marks in your texts.

To Swype punctuation, you Swype from the desired punctuation mark to the space key. For example, to make a period you Swype from the period key to the space key and a period with a space after it will be automatically inserted.

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