1. In a computing system, a navigational interface for inputting text into the computing system, comprising: an input device for generating a selection stroke when operated by a user; a sensor pattern, wherein the sensor pattern contains multiple sensory portions including a central sensory portion and a plurality of petals sensory portions; and an information element associated with text to be entered into the computing system and referenced by one of the plurality of petals sensory portions; and a text-mode operations module inputting the text into the computing system.