Change handwriting options

Language Bar

To change handwriting options

  1. On the Language bar, click Writing Pad Writing Pad or Write Anywhere Write Anywhere.

    If neither is available, click Handwriting Handwriting, and then click Writing Pad or Write Anywhere.

  2. Click Options Options in the upper-left corner of the Writing Pad or the Write Anywhere toolbar, and then click Options.
  3. You can change any of the following options in the Handwriting Options dialog box:
  4. Option Description
    Pen color Changes line color. This does not affect the color of text at the insertion point.
    Pen width Changes line width.
    Add space after insertion Automatically adds a space after each word.
    Automatic recognition Recognizes your handwriting automatically after each pause. If you turn this off, click the Recognize Now button on the toolbar to insert text into your document.
    Recognition delay Determines how quickly your handwriting is recognized.
    Toolbar layout Determines where the toolbar buttons appear in Writing Pad, and how large the buttons are.
    Restore Default Restores handwriting options to the default settings.
    The following options are on the Writing Pad tab
    Background Sets the background color for the writing surface in Writing Pad.
    Number of lines Sets the number of lines that are displayed on the writing surface in Writing Pad.

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