3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising, absent detection of a further touch, reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters with time at a rate dependent on a factor related to touch-sensitive display operation.
5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein reducing the size of the area associated with each character of the set of next characters at a rate dependent on a factor comprises reducing the size at a rate dependent on force of the touch on the touch-sensitive display.