Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to position the insertion point.

Select text: Tap the insertion point to display the selection buttons. You can also double–tap to select a word. In read–only documents, such as webpages, or email messages you’ve received, touch and hold to select a word. Drag the grab points to select more or less text.

Make text bold, italic, or underlined: Select text, then: When available, tap > then tap B⁄I⁄U.

Get the definition of a word: Select text, then: When available, tap > then tap Define.

Get alternative words: Select text, then: When available, tap Suggest, then tap one of the words.