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Converting handwriting to text

You can write with SMART Ink, and then convert your writing to text. For example, you can write over your browser, and then insert the ink as text in the browser’s search field.

To convert handwriting to text

  1. Select the ink notes you want to convert.

    A border appears around your notes.

    Note 

    You can select multiple ink notes. The border expands to include all the notes that you select.

  2. Press Convert to text on the border.

    A message appears asking you to touch where you want to insert this text, and the interpretation of your notes appears.

  3. Press the location in an application where you want to insert the text.

    Your ink notes copy to the application as text.

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