how do you type/text on a phone

[-:Undertaker:-]

something i've noticed.

younger people tend to type using their thumbs on a phone but older people tend to use their index finger while holding the phone at the back. my friends say i use my touch phone like an OAP cos i text using index finger i can't get how people use their thumbs to type i've tried and its weird.

don't like touch stuff anyway prefer buttons #oldschool

what about you how do you type on these touch devices?

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[Samantha]

Now you mention it I've noticed I text with my thumbs whereas my boyfriend texts using his index finger. There's only a 5 year age gap (and you're around the same age as him I think), so it might just be your generation and above.

[dbgtz]

I'll use my thumb on my right hand so I keep my left hand free, unless I want to type quickly then I'll use both.

[FlyingJesus]

Thumbs because I am HIP AND YOUTHFUL

[Cerys]

Yeah I use both my thumbs and notice that only older people use their fingers and look really silly imo;)

[Elegance]

i used to only type with my right thumb but now i have an iphone 6+ so it's too big just to hold in one hand :( so i have to use both thumbs

[Lill-MeeDK]

I use my thumbs. Before when i had a iPhone 4 i only used one, but after i got my iPhone 6 i use both because its too big for just one hand..
Its weird because my parents use their thumbs too, likewise with my boyfriend's parents. So I dont think its which generation you're from, I also thinks it depends how you "learned" to do it from the start.

[j0rd]

use my thumbs mainly

[Kellie]

I use my thumbs haha it's quicker

[Empired]

I always use my thumbs but my mum uses one index finger. She's incredibly slow and makes typos all the time so it's SO FRUSTRATING to watch her do anything on her phone. I can't stand to look :@

[Expling]

thumbs ahahha
everyone i know uses thumbs
well when i say thumbs
i mean thumb, mum only uses the one so awks

[Prosiary]

I use my thumbs to text, I find it easier and quicker.

[auffant1]

I've always used my thumbs since I can remember :P. It comes natural really.

[Bionic...]

thumbs lol much faster

[Meanies]

Thumbs! It just seems the natural way

[A]

both my thumbs to be honest, find it easier!

[Chris]

With both thumbs usually, but I'll use my finger if my phones on the desk.

[_HeyyItsHannah_]

One thumbbbbb! Unless I want to type quick or if i'm mad and want to rage text then i'll use both.

[Brad]

I never thought there was any other way... All thumbs. Haha

[Shockwave.2CC]

I text with both my thumbs

[Hannah]

I use my thumbs, my mum uses her thumbs - my boyfriend uses his index fingers..

[Zak]

I use my right hand

[nat965]

I use my left hand since I'm so used to typing on a computer keyboard it comes natural.
My thumbs are way too big to type with, anyone have that problem or is it just me???

[Brad]

I double thumb it all the way. Haha

[LUCPIX]

Two thumbs for all the kind of phone keys: Hardware QWERTY Keys, Software QWERTY Keys ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ Keys

Didn't get how the index finger works for typing, unless the phone is on a table or under an extra support! Image references, please - lol

[Red]

Thumbs!

[despect]

I always use my thumbs couldnt imagine using any of my other fingers :O

[Landon]

I use my thumbs and hold the phone vertically. Can't do it horizontally because it obstructs how much I can see.

[Charlie]

Both thumbs usually, unless the phone is lying on something then I'll use my index.

[Sloths]

Both thumbs! Would feel super weird to use any other fingers unless I'm not holding it