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Questions tagged [handwriting]

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How to transfer a file over pen and paper, with error correction

I'm looking for a way to transfer a file using only a pen and paper. This is somewhat similar to paperbak, except the density I'm looking for is much, much lower, and I don't want to use a printer or a scanner. Obviously, the first answer is Base64…
Jeremy Salwen
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OCR of engineering drawings?

What's the best solution for OCR analysis of handwritten text strings that appear on a map? More in-depth explanation of what I'm looking for: I'm working on a large data processing effort involving a library of engineering drawings. These are for…
sigil
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How to teach math handwriting recognition?

Very often Windows does not present me with correct answer to teach. For example, in following case it does not allow me to enter xi letter: Is it possible to do something with this?
Suzan Cioc
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What are current options to scan or convert a hand written note to a file on my laptop?

I wonder how come there are not many options when it comes to scan or convert a device which could be connected to a laptop/desktop, which could - 1] Allow me to write with a digital pen on some special surface, which is connected to my laptop and…
goldenmean
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What is a good handwriting recognition software?

I bought a Livescribe pen which records whatever I write (and say). However, it can only give me pdf versions of what I wrote. Using MyScript (an paid extension) I can have it convert my handwritten notes to digital text. But it turns out it doesn't…
Ivo Flipse
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is there a software can simulate handwriting

I am looking for a Windows software that can simulate handwriting, so I write on my keyboard and get handwriting word as a result
user36602
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Does OneNote have palm rejection or a hand rest spot?

I just bought an Acer Iconia W500. I really wanted to use it for taking notes and having all the amenities of a full blown computer without the size. Using OneNote to take notes, I notice I can't rest my hand on the screen. I have read some about…
richard
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Software for taking handwritten notes

I am using Wacom tablet in Windows 7, mainly with Photoshop. I Was wondering if there is a good program to take notes, draw, save, print and so on that could be run in the background. A Google search yeilds no results aside from advertisements and…
Stewie Griffin
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Enable different Handwriting Support for Windows 7 Professional

I have been told that Windows 7 Professional includes 8 additional handwritten support languages. How can I see what those languages are and how can I activate them? I would need German and Japanese as additional languages.
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Use Japanese Handwriting on a tablet with Windows 7 Professional

I have Windows 7 Professional 64 bit on a Tablet I recently bought. I would like to use handwritten Japanese without having to purchase the Windows 7 Ultimate Edition. Does anyone know how I can do that?
private_meta
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convert hand-filled checkbox form to excel

I got a hand-filled check box form: Imagine that there are Xs on each row to represent the selected answer by pen marks. I look for some kind of software that will convert the scanned forms into excel or csv format.
the correct answer
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Make handwritten text darker - Pdf file

I scanned handwritten notes, but the text is too gray and when I print it, it is difficult to read. I tried to adjust "contrast" by using many software (adobe acrobat, foxit, nitro pdf), but without success. Can you suggest me a way to reach the…
Gennaro Arguzzi
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MS OneNote on Mac: how to print landscape?

I would love to print a page of a notebook in landscape, as when I write in it with iPad pen it always breaks the page when I export it as PDF or print it. Do you guys know how to do so? In general, I like OneNote for preparing speeches or a…
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How can I change the handwriting input language in Windows 7?

I'm in a school where all students have tablet PCs, where they use the handwriting (text recognition) function quite a bit. Recently one of the language teachers has asked if they can enter French accents using this method - it seems that one…
askvictor
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Can I improve handwriting recognition in OneNote?

When I convert a handwritten passage from ink to text I get decent, but not 100% correct recognition. With speech recognition you can teach the software to understand your voice better, is there a similar method for handwriting? Specifically in…
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