Writing Mode; Drawing Mode - Symbol PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide

Writing Mode

In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed
as a guide, and the zoom magnification increases to allow you to write more easily. For
more information, see
Figure 6-3. Writing on the Screen in Pocket Word
If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the writing becomes a drawing, and
can be edited and manipulated as described in the following section.
Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is
converted to a Word document on your host computer.

Drawing Mode

In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When
you lift your stylus after the first stroke, a drawing box indicates the boundaries of the
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Writing on the Screen
Pen Space
Button. Button.
on page 2-16.
With Space button selected,
drag to insert space. An
arrow appears showing the
space direction and size.
Tap to highlight selected text.
Tap to select formatting options,
such as pen weight and line color.