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> Notes

> Using Notes, you can create handwritten and typed notes, record voice notes, convert handwritten notes to text for easy readability, and more.

> To create a note:

> 1. | Tap Start > Programs > Notes. In the note list, tap New.

> 2. | Choose an input method and then enter your text.

> Tip | For more information about input methods and entering text, see “Entering Text”.

> 3. | When finished, tap ok to save and return to the note list.

> Notes |

> | • | To select handwritten text, tap and hold next to the writing. As soon as dots appear, and before they form a complete circle, quickly drag across the writing.

> | • | If a letter crosses three ruled lines, it is treated as a drawing rather than text.

> To draw in a note:

> 1. | Create or open a note file.

> 2. | Use the stylus to draw on the screen. A selection box then appears around your drawing.

> 3. | Tap ok to save.

> Note | To select a drawing (for example, to copy or delete it), tap and hold the drawing briefly. When you lift the stylus, the drawing is selected.

> To record a voice note:

> You can create a stand-alone recording (voice note) or you can add a recording to a note.

> 1. | Tap Start > Programs > Notes.

> 2. | If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar.

> 3. | Do one of the following:

> |  | To add a recording to a note, create or open a note.

> |  | To create a stand-alone recording, record from the note list.

> 4. | Tap the Record icon ( ) to begin recording your voice. Tap the Stop icon ( ) when you are finished recording.

> Tip | To select the voice recording format, return to the note list and then tap Menu > Options... > Global Input Options link (at the bottom of the Options screen). On the Input screen, tap the Options tab and choose the desired format from the Voice recording format list.

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