About
Handwriting Recognition
You
can use handwriting recognition to enter text into any Microsoft Office program
file by writing instead of typing. You can do this by using a handwriting input
device, such as a drawing tablet or a tablet-PC; or you can write with your
mouse.
Your handwriting is converted to typewritten characters and inserted inline
with any existing text, at the same size as the existing text. In Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Outlook, you can choose the option to leave writing as an
"ink object", so that it appears in your handwriting in the document.
You can also convert handwritten notes taken in a handheld device into
Microsoft Word by following the instructions that are included with your
handheld device.
Questions and Answers
1. What languages does
handwriting recognition support?
The handwriting feature is available in the Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean language versions of Microsoft Office.
2. When I use handwriting
recognition, why does my handwriting change to text?
You can insert handwriting as ink in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook. In
other Microsoft Office programs, you can only insert handwriting as text. The Writing
Pad and the Write Anywhere toolbar have choices for
ink or text. If you are seeing text, click the "ink bottle" icon to
allow your text to remain as an ink object.
3. Can I convert existing
"text" handwriting to ink objects?
Yes. Select the "text" object, and then click the Correction
button on the Language bar or in the Handwriting
dialog box for the Write Anywhere pad. The final choice that
is displayed (provided that you selected Embed linguistic data)
will be the ink object. Select to convert the text to its ink object. The same
method can be used in reverse to convert ink objects to text.
NOTE: By default, Word is selected as your e-mail editor in
Outlook. If you turn off Word as your e-mail editor, you cannot insert
handwriting as ink in Microsoft Outlook.
4. Why is my handwriting not
recognized?
This can occur sometimes, because of the difficulty of recognizing pen strokes.
Try the following:
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Write an entire word at a time without pausing between letters.
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Leave space between words.
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Try writing or printing more legibly and in a larger size.
5. When I insert handwriting as
an ink object, why is it too small or too large?
The size of handwriting inserted as ink is determined by how large or small
your writing is at the insertion point where you are entering text. To increase
the size of the ink object, try changing the font size at the insertion point
to be larger. To decrease the size, change the insertion point font size to be
smaller.
6. When I select Write
Anywhere, why isn't handwriting inserted where I write?
You can write anywhere on the screen when you select this option, but text is
entered into the file at the insertion point, which may be in a different
location from the area where you are writing. To enter text in a different
location in a file, move the insertion point to the location that you want
before you begin to write. Use the up and down keys on the Write
Anywhere pad, the mouse, or the directional keys on your keyboard.
7. How can I change how quickly
my handwriting is recognized?
You can speed up or slow down the rate at which handwriting is recognized.
Click Handwriting on the Language bar, and
then click Lined Paper or Write Anywhere.
Click Options and then select the Common tab.
Under Recognition, move the slider to the left or right.
8. Is there a more controlled
method of entering handwriting, or do I have to use Write Anywhere?
The Writing Pad option allows you to write in a "lined
paper" mode, which is then inserted into the document at your insertion
point. You can switch between input methods by selecting the appropriate icons
at the bottom of the input control. Click Writing Pad on the Write
Anywhere menu to switch to this mode.
9. What else can handwriting
recognition offer me?
In addition to offering handwriting recognition in two separate modes, and the
ability to convert your handwriting to text or ink objects, the handwriting
recognition feature offers a drawing feature, with which you can create
free-hand drawing objects.
10. When I right-click a word,
why do I see Handwriting Options selected?
Handwriting Options is the same as Correction
on the Language bar. Both bring up the Correction
options and allow you to select alternative words or change the display mode
between text and ink object.
If this option appears when you right-click a word, it means that the text you
selected was entered through handwriting and has linguistic data associated
with it.
NOTE: Ink objects retain their linguistic data when they are
saved, even if the Embed linguistic data check box on the Save
tab (on the Tools menu, click Options) is not
selected. If your ink object is displayed as text, and you want to reduce your
file size and remove the Alternate List choice (right-click
the handwriting object and point to Ink Object on the shortcut
menu), you can save your file with this option turned off. Before you make this
change to your original document, refer to online Help for more information
about what data you may lose.
HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
ACTIVITY #1
For all activities, you MAY NOT use your keyboard. If I catch you, it will be a zero!!
Save as HR1 and print. Write the following things using your mouse. Enter once between each.
Your Name
Today's Date
Your Favorite Movie
Write a paragraph about your favorite movie (at least 60 words).
HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
ACTIVITY #2
For all activities, you MAY NOT use your keyboard. If I catch you, it will be a zero!!
Save as HR2 and print. Write the following things using your
mouse. Set to INK so you actually see your writing this time.
Your Name
Your Age
Your Birthday
Your Address
HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
ACTIVITY #3
For all activities, you MAY NOT use your keyboard. If I catch you, it will be a zero!!
Save as HR3 and print. Write the paragraph using your mouse to type.
The handwriting recognition feature allows you to input your
handwriting, either by controlling a mouse or by using a third-party drawing
tablet, such as those created by Wacom or Calcomp. This input can be
automatically converted to typed text, or it can be left as an "ink
object" in your own handwriting. The handwriting recognition feature also
supports a drawing function, so that you can include hand-drawn sketches in
your Microsoft Word document.
HANDWRITING RECOGNITION
ACTIVITY #4
For all activities, you MAY NOT use your keyboard. If I catch you, it will be a zero!!
Using your mouse, type the following letter. After the Sincerely, sign your name using the Ink feature right about your printed name. Replace the all capital words with your own words.
Mr. Joe Schmoe
Dear Mr. Schmoe:
Many times in a business, we are faced with unpleasant situations. This is one of them.
As of January 22, you are no longer allowed to enter my business, MY BUSINESS. I have had several complaints about how you deal with customers. Many are dissatisfied with your service and say that you are rude and uncaring. Therefore, we must let you go.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 262-0000 as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Your Name
HANDWRITING
RECOGNITION
ACTIVITY
#5
For all activities, you MAY NOT use your keyboard. If I catch you, it
will be a zero!
Save as HR5 and print. Create the following document using your mouse
only. For this activity, use the handout
(Handwriting Recognition in Office XP) to change the background color of your
writing pad to a different color. Also, change the line width on the pen and
set the number of lines displayed on the writing pad to 2. After you write
something on the first line, while you are waiting for it to be recognized, you
can start typing on the bottom line.
Type as shown (insert the table through Table, Insert Table). Set to ink
on the right hand column. Type the paragraph beneath the table as shown and
then a double space below the table, sign your name (set to ink).
MY
FAVORITE THINGS
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Favorite Sport |
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Favorite Sports Team |
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Favorite Color |
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Favorite Animal |
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Favorite Food |
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Favorite Person |
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Favorite Class |
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Favorite Day of the Week |
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Using handwriting recognition is pretty easy! I must admit that it would
be lots easier if I had a writing tablet and pen to use rather than a mouse,
but it is a neat new feature of Word XP. Have a great day!
Your Name