How to Type in Special Characters on a Cell Phone

1. Change the phone's input mode to the special characters option. On many phones without a full keyboard, you will need to press the '*' key to view a list of available symbols. Phones with a full keyboard will have a 'Symbols' key or a key with symbols on it that you must press to enter the special characters mode.
2. Use the phone's control pad to highlight the desired symbol, or tap the desired symbol with your finger if your phone has a touchscreen.
3. Press the 'OK' or 'Insert' button to insert the special character. This step is usually not required if your phone has a touchscreen.