FleXslide combines the best features of a keyboard with character recognition methodologies. A character is input by touching within a text area and, if necessary, sliding in one of six directions. The result is a simple character recognition system that has the strengths of a keyboard.

FleXslide is simple to learn. While it may look a little strange at first, the horizontal ordering of a Qwerty keyboard is maintained. This means that there is very little searching for characters. After a few minutes the method becomes second nature.

FleXslide is as fast as using as using a small keyboard from the first time you use it. When you are using a keyboard you are constantly moving the stylus in various directions above the keyboard, FleXslide simply extends this natural motion.

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