How It Works

• With the Android operating system, it is possible to enter text through handwriting in one of two ways. You have the option of using your finger to write the text or you could use a stylus to get the job done. With this capability, you basically write the letters on the screen as you would on a piece of paper. Then the software recognizes the letters and transcribes them to the document that you are using.
  
  

Devices

• The handwriting recognition does not come standard on the Android operating system as of the time of publication. To get the handwriting recognition feature, you have to download an application from the Android Market. This gives you the capability to use handwriting recognition with an Android smartphone. Another option is to download an application on an Android-powered tablet. For example, one application that offers this capability is Graffiti, which is available for both types of devices.
  
  

Use of Handwriting Recognition

• Depending on the device, you may be able to use handwriting recognition in one of many ways. For example, Android tablet developers are in the process of developing handwriting recognition as standard to the device. The handwriting recognition will be a usable feature in many Android apps. In apps that do not have it built-in, a popup box will have to appear before you can use handwriting recognition software to enter text into the app.
  
  

Considerations

• Handwriting recognition may not be faster than typing on a keyboard, but it can be desirable for some who do not like this method. When you use handwriting recognition, you have to learn how to write the letters properly so that the system can pick them up. Otherwise, the system may get confused and start putting the wrong letters into your documents. If you are having trouble with the application, you can pull up a guide to show you how to write letters appropriately.