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To enter punctuation and symbols
Transcriber comes with an onscreen keyboard that provides an easy way to
add punctuation or a special symbol to existing text. To use this onscreen
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 also open the keyboard by doing the
gesture. 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 will disappear 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.
2.8 Using Block Recognizer
With Block Recognizer, you use a single stroke to write letters, numbers,
symbols, and punctuation, which are then converted into typed text.
Note Block Recognizer is available when text entry is possible.
To use Block Recognizer
1. From a program, tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Block
Recognizer.
2. Write characters, numbers, and symbols in the designated writing
area.
• Enter letters by writing in the abc (left) area of the box.
• Enter numbers by writing in the 123 (right) area of the box.
• Enter symbols and punctuation by tapping in either area of the
box and then writing the desired character.
Tip For help with writing characters with Block Recognizer, tap the
question mark near the writing area.
2.9 Using Transcriber
Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that allows you to write
in cursive, print, or a combination of both.
To write using Transcriber
1. Start a program that accepts user input, such as Word Mobile.
2. Tap the Input Selector arrow, and tap Transcriber. The Transcriber
introductory screen appears.
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.