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    New Comer Guide to UTouch

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      • AppLeeA Offline
        AppLee @Guest
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        @C0n57an71n
        There is also the nice cursor movement feature of the OSK (when you swipe from the bottom within the virtual keyboard)

        I agree that all info should be gathered and then we may update the existing page or replace it with something easier to find...

        Step 1: Content inventory
        Step 2: Validated answers
        Step 3: Where it should be ? (Hosting, visibility, advertisement, ...)
        Step 4: Improve the UX (making a video, a slideshow, a FAQ)

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          Tag: LAUNCHER
          PIN/UNPIN APPS TO LAUNCHER

          To add an App to the Launcher, simply open the app and then press the icon of this app in the launcher, Select as you wish.
          To unpin, just press the apps icon in the launcher and select accordingly.

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            A Former User
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            But what is the launcher, the dash etc... ? :face_screaming_in_fear:

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              AppLee @Guest
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              @thilov
              Right, we can use this : http://forums.ubports.com/topic/4637/calling-all-developers-to-break-down-the-new-onboarding-web-page/4
              That I love ; I found it simple and beautiful

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                A Former User
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                When using the keyboard, always remember that you have the CUT/COPY/PASTE functions and much more at your fingertips. Under the space bar you'll find a small arrow. Swiping it upwards will put you in a "POINTER MODE". You can move freely with your finger or using the arrows. Double tapping on the gray pad will put you in a "SELECTION MODE" which will allow you to select whatever part of the text you wish. Pressing Done will put you back in the "TEXT MODE"

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                  A Former User
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                  Tag: KEYBOARD
                  EMOJI / SPECIAL CHARACTERS

                  On the same keyboard you'll find down at the bottom, left to the space bar, a globe icon. A LONG PRES will reveal options related to emoji or languages. To exit back from this mode just pres ABC in the corner down-left.

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                    cliffcoggin @AppLee
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                    @AppLee said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                    I'm starting a new thread to stay on topic.
                    So basically the idea here is to document the hidden features of UT that we may use without thinking but are not that obvious for a new user.

                    As a start I think a simple document might do the job.
                    And as @C0n57an71n mentioned a video would be great but it can be done in a second phase.

                    In order to share the work Framapad may help I think or a wiki page on Gitlab.

                    Thanks @C0n57an71n for your time 👏

                    That would be very welcome by me as a newcomer to smart phones. Ideally a straightforward text document with the minimum of pictures that could be stored on the phone or desk computer, and printed as necessary.

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                      AppLee @cliffcoggin
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                      @cliffcoggin
                      Did you already manage to find out some things (by yourself or with help) we should add to this guide.
                      Having an app to do so or a file on the phone is actually a good idea. But lets see later for how we will render this information accessible.

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                        CiberSheep @Guest
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                        @thilov said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                        But what is the launcher, the dash etc... ? :face_screaming_in_fear:

                        This is very interesting. I was thinking that we might need a «dictionary» for the UI:

                        • Launcher: left bar were you can pin apps (always visible)
                        • Dash: window with all apps on the system (long right swipe from outside, tap on Ubuntu logo)
                        • App spread: selector of the active apps (left long swipe from outside)
                        • Bottom edge menu: the little arrow on the bottom of OSK (On Screen Keyboard) and other apps like clock, contacts, etc. (swipe up from outside)
                        • Indicators bar: Top bar (always visible). Bar that holds Notification indicator, Connectivity indicator, Session indicator, etc. Down swipe from outside on the indicator you want to see, and to the sides to select other indicators. Long swipe down to open an indicator

                        Other

                        • Short left swipe from outside when 2 or ore apps are open to swicht between them
                        • On app spread: swipe up or down on and app to close it / them. Depending on device you can swipe several apps at the same time
                        • On tablets: swipe with 3 fingers on an app to the right to side stage it
                        • Depending on the device: on Desktop mode, tap with 3 finger to show app window handlers for scaling and window placement

                        Another planet, another time, another universe!

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                          cliffcoggin
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                          Additional punctuation marks are accessible on the keyboard by long press on comma (,) and full stop (.)

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                            A Former User @cliffcoggin
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                            @cliffcoggin
                            Thanks!
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                            **KEYBOARD (OSK)

                            PUNCTUATION MARKS
                            SHORTCUTS**

                            Additional punctuation marks are accessible on the keyboard by long press on comma (,) and full stop (.)

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                              A Former User
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                              ALARM, CLOCK APP,

                              I know that in the past were users that had problems finding the alarm in Clock App. You'll find it down at the bottom. Just swipe to the top the bottom arrow and everything will be there.
                              Other users said that would be nice if the Clock App would have a hand for seconds. Well... It has... It's that little red line at the edge of the gray disk,

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                                CiberSheep @cliffcoggin
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                                @cliffcoggin said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                                Additional punctuation marks are accessible on the keyboard by long press on comma (,) and full stop (.)

                                I would say: Long tap on any key with additional characters

                                Another planet, another time, another universe!

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                                  CiberSheep
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                                  Some blogs might be well readings

                                  OSK
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-on-screen-keyboard-osk-3057

                                  Lockscreen
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/ubuntu-touch-lock-screen-3060

                                  VPN
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/using-vpn-in-ubuntu-touch-3065

                                  Terminal
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/terminal-chapter-1-3082
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/terminal-chapter-2-3078
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/terminal-chapter-3-3073
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/terminal-chapter-4-3072

                                  Logviwwer
                                  https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-blogs-news-1/post/logviewer-3093

                                  Another planet, another time, another universe!

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                                    cliffcoggin @CiberSheep
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                                    @CiberSheep said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                                    @cliffcoggin said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                                    Additional punctuation marks are accessible on the keyboard by long press on comma (,) and full stop (.)

                                    I would say: Long tap on any key with additional characters

                                    True, but the additional characters on the comma and full stop are almost invisible compared to those on other keys. I thought at first they were specks of dirt on the screen.

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                                    • KaizenK Offline
                                      Kaizen
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                                      Great Idea! It is vital to set goals first, like who is going to watch it, when, where, those things also essential for user journey—creating these kinds of assets highly impotent to the community and one of my priorities. Once you finish with the research, I can help turn it to good looking storyboard, then it would be much easier to convert it to a video or some kind of animation.

                                      Good luck with the process, let me know how I can assist (I'm at GMT+3) @kaizennn on telegram

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                                      • KaizenK Offline
                                        Kaizen @AppLee
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                                        @AppLee Not practical, use this instead https://www.sketch.com/s/21be7a9a-e57a-4b82-b5e8-a2aac22c119c
                                        Also, tell me what you need. I will provide more relevant stuff for your project 😉

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                                        • AppLeeA Offline
                                          AppLee @Kaizen
                                          last edited by AppLee

                                          @Kaizen said in New Comer Guide to UTouch:

                                          use this instead

                                          That is very nice, thanks. Better than snapshots IMHO
                                          @C0n57an71n what do you think ?

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                                            A Former User @AppLee
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                                            @AppLee I will have a look today when I'm in front of the laptop and see how user friendly it is. If manageable, then why not?

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                                            • CiberSheepC Offline
                                              CiberSheep
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                                              I have summarized (I hope all) here

                                              https://pad.ubports.com/p/FAQ_and_How_to

                                              Another planet, another time, another universe!

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