Systems and methods related to advanced user experiences and interactions with devices are disclosed, specifically, for translating gesture inputs to text manipulation actions to facilitate password input on mobile devices. In one embodiment, a device detects the presence of a password input field on a user interface; receives user inputs from means such as a touchscreen; recognizes gestures based on the user inputs; determines text manipulation actions associated with recognized gestures; and applies the determined text manipulation actions to the contents of the password input field for each recognized gesture.