6.4 Notes
Notes helps you to quickly capture thoughts, questions, reminders,
Entering Information in Notes
There are several ways to enter information in a note. You can enter typed text by using the onscreen keyboard or handwriting recognition software. You can also use the stylus to write or draw directly on the screen.
To set the default input mode for Notes:
If you frequently add drawings to your notes, you may find it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode. If you prefer typed text, select Typing.
1.On your device, tap Start > Notes.
2.In the note list, tap Menu > Options.
3.In the Default mode box, tap one of the following:
Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.
Typing if you want to create a typed note.
4.Tap OK.
To create a note:
1.Tap Start > Notes.
2.In the note list, tap New.
3.Tap the Input Selector arrow to select the input method you want, and enter your text.
4.If the Input Selector arrow is not displayed, tap the Input Panel icon.
5.When you are finished, tap OK to return to the note list.
Note:
To select handwritten text, tap and hold near the text. As soon as dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the text. (If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than text.)
To draw in a note:
1.Tap Start > Notes.
2.In the note list, tap New.
3.Draw on the screen, crossing at least three ruled lines. (A selection box labeled Drawing appears around your drawing.)
4.When you are finished, tap OK to return to the note list.
Drawing on the screen
Note:
To select a drawing (for example, to copy or delete it), tap and hold the drawing briefly. When you lift the stylus, the drawing is selected.
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