"@" symbol for use in a multifunction device

Apparatus and methods for entering an email address using an @ symbol. The email address may be entered at a user interface having a display and a data input terminal. The email address is shown on the device display while the address is entered. An @ symbol may be displayed at or near a cursor representing a current character location. As a user enters the user name portion of the email address, the characters are displayed and the position of the cursor and @ symbol may be automatically advanced. Once the user name is entered, the user may then advance the position of the cursor to a domain name side of the @ symbol by entering a move command, such as by selecting a right arrow button. When the cursor is on the domain name side of the @ symbol, the position of the @ symbol may be fixed.