Notes Help

# Set the default input mode for Notes

If you frequently add drawings to your notes, you may find it helpful to set Writing as the default input mode. If you prefer typed text, select Typing.

1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap Menu > Options.
3. In the Default mode box, tap one of the following:
   - Writing if you want to draw or enter handwritten text in a note.
   - Typing if you want to create a typed note.
4. Tap OK.

#### See also

Enter information on the device

Type a note

Write a note

# Convert a handwritten note to typed text

There may be times when you want to convert a handwritten note to typed text for easier readability.

1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. Tap the written note you want to convert to text.
3. Tap Menu > Tools > Recognize.

Tip

To correct a conversion, tap and hold the inaccurate word. Tap Alternates, and tap the correct word. If the correct word is not shown, use Input Panel to tap BACKSPACE and retype the word.

#### See also

Write a note

# Organizing notes

All of the notes you create will appear in one long list by default. As you create more and more notes, you may decide that it's easier to find notes by organizing them in different folders. A Business folder and a Personal folder have already been created for you to use, but you can easily rename these folders, or create new folders and name them however you want. You can also sort by name, date, size, or type in any folder to quickly find a specific note you're looking for.

#### See also

Create a folder

Locate a file

# Write a note

Important note

> Writing must be selected as the default input mode.

1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap New.
3. Write your text on the screen.
4. When finished, tap OK to 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.

#### See also

Set the default input mode for Notes

Draw in a note

Type a note

Convert a handwritten note to typed text

Enter information on the device

# Draw in a note

To draw on the screen, use the stylus like a pen.

Important note

> Writing must be selected as the default input mode.

1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap New.
3. Draw on the screen, crossing at least three ruled lines.

   A selection box labeled Drawing appears around your drawing.

4. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list.

Note

To select a drawing, tap and hold the drawing briefly. When you lift the stylus, the drawing is selected.

#### See also

Set the default input mode for Notes

Write a note

Type a note

Enter information on the device

# Type a note

To enter typed text, use the on-screen keyboard or handwriting recognition software.

Important note

> Typing must be selected as the default input mode.

1. Tap > Programs > Notes.
2. In the note list, tap New.
3. Tap the Input Selector arrow next to the input method icon on the menu bar, tap the input method you want, and enter your text.

   If the Input Selector arrow is not displayed, tap the input method icon.

4. When finished, tap OK to return to the note list.

Note

To select typed text, tap it and drag across it.

#### See also

Overview of Input Panel

Draw in a note

Write a note

Enter information on the device

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