Oh, I don't use it for that either. I use a stylus on my iPad because I can be rough on my index finger when tapping the keys. It tends to bug my finger a lot, so I prefer the use of a stylus. I use my thumb when I'm texting. I've been using my dad's phone some because we are in the process of hopefully getting the hospital to help pay for my phone. It seems like they will since they asked for a proof of the cost of the phone.