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4.9 Using Transcriber

Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that enables you to write in cursive, print, or a combination of both.

To write using Transcriber

1.Open a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.

2.Tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Other Input Methods > Transcriber. The Transcriber introductory screen appears. Read the introduction and tap OK.

3.Position the cursor where you want text to appear.

4.Use the stylus to write anywhere on the screen. The handwriting will be converted to text shortly after you lift the stylus from the screen.

To enter punctuation and symbols

Transcriber comes with an on-screen keyboard that provides an easy way to add punctuation or a special symbol to existing text. To use this on-screen

keyboard, tap on the Transcriber toolbar.

The keyboard remains visible until you tap the button again.

Tips

To reposition the keyboard, tap and hold the title bar, then drag to the

 

 

desired location.

 

When no text is selected, you can open the keyboard by using the

 

 

gesture (draw a line straight down and then straight up). For more

 

 

information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device.

To edit text

1.In a program, draw a line from left to right across the text you want to edit.

2.After you lift the stylus from the screen, the line disappears and the selected text will be highlighted.

3.Do either of the following:

Rewrite the text.

Use gestures to capitalize letters, insert a space, and so on. For information about using Transcriber gestures, see Help on your device.

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HTC Touch Diamond Phone user manual To write using Transcriber, To enter punctuation and symbols, To edit text