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Editing with the Text Pen

You can apply mark-ups and make revisions to editable text using the Text Pen. You can delete unwanted text by drawing a strike-through line through the text. You can also apply other mark-ups to insert spaces, to insert text and to replace text with new text.

Tip

Write your mark-ups in a different color from your editable text. This makes it easier for students to see your edits when you’re presenting writing lessons.

Examples of available mark-ups are defined in the following table:

Edit	Instruction	Example
Delete text	Draw a strike-through line through the text.
Insert space	Draw a vertical line in the text.
Insert text	Draw a caret ^ symbol where you want to insert text. Write the new text in the text box that appears. Words that most resemble what you’ve written display underneath your handwriting. Select a word to insert it as typed text. You can also press to automatically select the word that appears as bold text. OR Press to cancel insert text.
Replace text	Draw a circle around the text you want to replace. Write the replacement text in the box that appears. Words that most resemble what you’ve written display underneath your handwriting. Select a word to replace the typed text. You can also press to automatically select the word that appears as bold text. OR Press to cancel replace text.