Handwriting recognition requirements
To use handwriting recognition to insert text, you need the following hardware and software components:
Writing tool
| • | Minimum: You can write by moving your mouse (while holding down the primary mouse button) to form words. |
| • | Recommended: A handwriting input tool, such as a pen stylus and tablet, connected to your computer through a serial port or USB port You can also use a graphics tablet used with three-dimensional (3-D) drawing or computer-aided design (CAD) programs. |
Computer speed and memory
| • | Handwriting recognition works with any computer that runs Windows XP. |
Software
| • | The handwriting recognition engine must be installed. Handwriting recognition is shipped with Microsoft Office XP, but may not be installed by default. For information about installing it from Microsoft Office XP, click Related Topics. It may have been installed by your computer's manufacturer if you recently purchased a new computer, even without Microsoft Office XP. |
Important
| • | Handwriting recognition engines are language-specific. The first five Microsoft engines that are available are Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. Engines for other languages will become available. |
Handwriting recognition overview
Install handwriting recognition
Remove handwriting recognition
