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Using the Input Panel
When you start an application or select a eld that requires text,
symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar.
The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including:
Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber.
Using the Block Recognizer
The Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters,
numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typed
text.
To use the Block Recognizer:
1. From an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap Block
Recognizer.
2. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designated
writing area.
• Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.
• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuations
and other special characters.
• Tap Help button for help on how to write characters.
Input panel
Tap for special
characters