3. A method of enabling input on a handheld electronic device that comprises an output apparatus, an input apparatus comprising a plurality of input keys, and a memory having stored therein a plurality of language objects, at least some of the keys having at least one character assigned thereto, the method comprising: detecting selection of a set of keys; responsive to detecting a first selection of one of the keys, initiating a text entry session on the handheld electronic device; terminating the text entry session; detecting a post-termination key selection indicating an entry of a character and, responsive thereto, resuming the text entry session; and responsive to the resuming of the text entry session, locating a language object that corresponds with the set of key selections plus the post-termination key selection.
3. A method of enabling input on a handheld electronic device that comprises an output apparatus, an input apparatus comprising a plurality of input keys, and a memory having stored therein a plurality of language objects, at least some of the keys having at least one character assigned thereto, the method comprising: detecting selection of a set of keys; responsive to detecting a first selection of one of the keys, initiating a text entry session on the handheld electronic device; terminating the text entry session; detecting a post-termination key selection indicating an entry of a character and, responsive thereto, resuming the text entry session; and responsive to the resuming of the text entry session, locating a language object that corresponds with the set of key selections plus the post-termination key selection. 5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the text entry session is terminated by detecting a selection of a multiple-axis input device.