How to convert handwriting to text on OneNote

Converting handwriting to text in OneNote is a useful feature for organizing your notes and making them searchable. Here’s a step-by-step guide to convert handwriting to text on OneNote. If you also need to convert handwriting in PDFs or images, consider using HandwritingOCR at https://www.handwritingocr.com. Follow these steps for OneNote conversion:

1. Write Your Notes: Begin by writing your notes using a stylus, digital pen, or your finger on a touchscreen device within OneNote.

2. Select the Handwritten Notes: Once you have written your notes, use the 'Lasso Select' tool to draw around the text you want to convert. This tool helps in selecting the notes precisely.

3. Convert to Text: With your handwritten text selected, right-click on the selection (or tap and hold on a touchscreen) and choose the 'Ink to Text' option from the context menu. OneNote will then convert your handwriting into typed text.

4. Review the Converted Text: After conversion, carefully review the text for any errors or inconsistencies. Handwriting recognition technology, while advanced, may occasionally misinterpret certain characters or words, especially if your handwriting is unclear.

Additional Tips

• Neat Handwriting: Ensure that your handwriting is as neat and legible as possible. This greatly enhances the accuracy of text conversion.
• Language Settings: Confirm that OneNote is set to the correct language to improve recognition accuracy.
• Regular Updates: Keep your OneNote application updated to ensure you benefit from the latest features and improvements in handwriting recognition technology.

If OneNote doesn’t perfectly meet your needs, or if you have other documents like PDFs or images that contain handwriting, try out HandwritingOCR. It provides specialized services to convert handwriting in various formats, efficiently and accurately.

For more detailed guidance on using OneNote and additional features, you can visit the official OneNote support page.