To add handwriting recognition

Handwriting recognition is normally added automatically as a text service when it is installed. Use this procedure only if it you removed it as a text service and want to add it again.

1. Open Regional and Language Options in Control Panel.
2. On the Languages tab, under Text services and input languages, click Details.
3. Under Installed services, click Add.
4. In the Input language list, click a language.
5. Select the Handwriting recognition check box, and then click an option in the list.

Important

• Handwriting recognition engines are language-specific. The first five Microsoft engines that are available are Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. Engines for other languages will become available.

Notes

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• If a language does not appear in the Input language list, the fonts for that language might not be installed. For information about installing East Asian and complex script languages, click Related Topics.
• Remove handwriting recognition if you are not using it, because it uses computer memory and can slow performance.
• Click the Help button on the Language bar for more detailed information about using handwriting recognition.

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