Handwriting Recognition (Windows Operating System Only) - Smart Technologies Smart Board User Manual

Win
*
Note
The Handwriting
Recognition window is
driven by
CalliGrapher  , a
software engine created
by ParaGraph, a
.
business unit of Vadem
Tip
Your writing is more
readily recognized if
you write neatly. Also,
write large: Larger
handwriting is
recognized more easily
than small, cramped
handwriting.
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Handwriting Recognition (Windows Operating Systems
Only)
If you'd rather not type, just press on the SMART Keyboard's Write button, and the
Handwriting Recognition window* will appear. Next, pick up a stylus (or just use your finger),
and write in the Writing Recognition area. You'll find that your handwritten or printed letters,
numbers and punctuation are quickly and automatically converted into typed text in the
Editing Area.
A number of editing tools are available to let you alter the converted text before you commit
it to the active application.
TIPS
• If the Handwriting Recognition window seems too large, you can select a smaller-sized
version. Just press on the Typewriter icon on the left edge of the title bar and select
Small View.
•
If you're writing mainly numbers, we suggest you first press the NUM key in the Edit
toolbar (not the Num Lock key on a connected, physical keyboard) for more accurate
number recognition. You must press the NUM key again when you return to writing
letters.
To use handwriting recognition:
1 Press the SMART Keyboard button in the Pen Tray.
or
Press the SMART Board icon in the system tray and select Keyboard.
The SMART Keyboard will appear.
2 Press the Write button in the upper row of buttons on the keyboard.
The Handwriting Recognition window will appear.
3 Write in the large Writing Recognition Area, where you see the words "Write here."
When you finish writing, SMART Board software will convert your words into
typewritten text in the area below (the Editing Area).
4 In the active application, position the cursor insertion point where you want the text to
appear.
SMART Board User's Guide
Writing Recognition Area
Editing Area
Handwriting Recognition Window
Edit
Toolbar