> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Controls
> Master KWordle's input methods, keyboard shortcuts, and on-screen controls for optimal gameplay
## Input Methods
KWordle supports two ways to enter letters:
Use your Kindle's built-in physical keyboard (if available) to type letters directly.
Tap the virtual keyboard displayed on screen, optimized for Kindle's touchscreen.
Both input methods work simultaneously - you can switch between them freely during gameplay.
## Physical Keyboard Shortcuts
When using your Kindle's physical keyboard:
### Letter Input
* **A-Z**: Type any letter A through Z to add it to your current guess
* **Å, Ä, Ö**: Available when playing in Swedish mode
### Special Keys
| Key | Action | Description |
| ------------- | ------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Enter** | Submit Guess | Submits your current 5-letter guess for validation |
| **Backspace** | Delete Letter | Removes the last letter from your current guess |
Key presses are automatically converted to uppercase, so you don't need to hold Shift.
## On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard displays at the bottom of the game screen:
### Layout Structure
**Row 1**: `Q W E R T Y U I O P` (+ Å for Swedish)
**Row 2**: `A S D F G H J K L` (+ Ö Ä for Swedish)
**Row 3**: `✓ Z X C V B N M ←`
### Special Buttons
**Position**: Bottom-left corner of keyboard (Row 3, left side)
**Function**: Submits your current guess
**Appearance**: Wide key with checkmark symbol
**Behavior**:
* Only works when 5 letters are entered
* Shows "Not enough letters" if fewer than 5
* Shows "Not in word list" if word is invalid
**Position**: Bottom-right corner of keyboard (Row 3, right side)
**Function**: Deletes the last letter in your current guess
**Appearance**: Wide key with left arrow symbol
**Behavior**:
* Removes letters from right to left
* Clears error messages when pressed
* Does nothing if no letters are entered
### Letter Key States
Each letter key changes appearance based on game feedback:
**Unused** (default)
* No indicator
* Letter not yet guessed
* Standard appearance
**Correct** ■
* Filled square indicator
* Letter is in the word AND in the correct position
* Shows mini ■ symbol on the key
**Present** □
* Empty square indicator
* Letter is in the word BUT in wrong position
* Shows mini □ symbol on the key
**Absent** ×
* Cross indicator
* Letter is NOT in the word
* Shows mini × symbol on the key
Keyboard indicators help you track which letters you've already tried and their status, making it easier to plan your next guess.
## Game Control Buttons
Located below the keyboard:
### Primary Controls
**Function**: Starts a fresh game
**What it does**:
* Selects a new random word
* Clears the game board
* Resets all letter states
* Keeps your statistics intact
**When to use**:
* After winning or losing
* To practice with a different word
* To start over if stuck
**Function**: Cycles through available languages
**What it does**:
* Changes to the next language in the list
* Updates button text to show current language
* Starts a new game with a word from that language
* Updates keyboard layout (adds Å, Ä, Ö for Swedish)
**Languages cycle in order**:
English → French → German → Spanish → Portuguese → Swedish → Italian → Latin → (back to English)
**Function**: Opens the statistics modal
**What it shows**:
* Games Played
* Win Percentage
* Current Streak
* Max Streak
* Guess Distribution chart
**How to close**:
Click the × button in the top-right corner of the modal
**Function**: Opens the credits modal
**What it shows**:
* Game developers
* Word list contributors
* Links to source repositories
**How to close**:
Click the × button in the top-right corner of the modal
## Kindle System Menu
Access additional options through the Kindle menu:
1. Tap the **More** button (three dots) in the Kindle toolbar
2. Available options:
* **Reload**: Refreshes the game (same as F5 on desktop)
* **Close**: Exits KWordle and returns to Kindle home
Reloading the game will restart your current game but preserve your statistics. Any in-progress game will be lost without updating statistics.
## Gameplay Interaction Flow
### Entering a Guess
1. **Type 5 letters** using physical keyboard or tap on-screen keys
2. **Letters appear** in the current row as you type
3. **Press Enter** (✓ button or Enter key) to submit
4. **Game validates** the word against the accepted word list
5. **Feedback appears** with indicators (■, □, ×)
6. **Keyboard updates** to show letter states
7. **Move to next row** automatically
### Correcting Mistakes
1. **Press Backspace** (← button or Backspace key)
2. **Last letter is removed** from the current row
3. **Repeat** to remove more letters
4. **Type new letters** to replace them
### Error Messages
Messages appear above the game board and auto-dismiss:
* **"Not enough letters"** (2 seconds) - You pressed Enter with fewer than 5 letters
* **"Not in word list"** (2 seconds) - Your guess isn't in the accepted word list
* **"You won!"** (5 seconds) - Correct guess found!
* **"Game over! The word was \[WORD]"** (5 seconds) - All 6 attempts used
Error messages automatically clear when you start typing or press Backspace, so you don't need to wait for them to disappear.
## Accessibility Features
### E-Ink Optimization
* High contrast black and white design
* Clear text indicators (■, □, ×) instead of colors
* Large, tappable buttons for touchscreen
* No animations to reduce e-ink ghosting
### Keyboard Compatibility
* Works with all Kindle keyboard types (QWERTY, physical, virtual)
* Case-insensitive input (automatically converts to uppercase)
* Multiple input methods supported simultaneously
KWordle is specifically optimized for Kindle e-readers' unique display and input characteristics, ensuring smooth gameplay on e-ink screens.