Entering Text

Depending on your preference, you can use the on-screen keyboard or a handwriting recognition feature such as Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber to enter text in programs.

1.Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.

2.On the Input Method tab, select a text input method and change options as appropriate.

3.Tap OK.

You can now go to a program (such as Notes) and start entering text.

Text Input Method

Definition

 

 

Block Recognizer

Use a single stroke to write letters, numbers, symbols, and

 

punctuation that are then converted into typed text. Perform

 

gestures to enter Return and Backspace.

 

 

Keyboard

Tap keys on the on-screen keyboard displayed on the screen

 

to enter text.

 

 

Letter Recognizer

Write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation that are

 

converted into typed text.

 

 

Transcriber

Write in cursive, print, or mixed handwriting (consisting of both

 

cursive and print) and convert your writing into typed text.

 

 

Tip Change the text input method from within any program by tapping the Input Selector arrow and tapping an input method.

144 Chapter 15 Entering Text

ENWW