| For maximum handwriting recognition, keep words separated, use lowercase letters predominantly, and use cursive. Use the Input Panel Keyboard and/or the Symbols Pad to insert just a few characters or symbols. Table B.1 lists the gestures you can use within the Input Panel. Table B.1. Gestures Available in Writing PadGesture Sample | Meaning | Comments |
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| Backspace | Deletes the character to the left of the cursor, as does pressing the Backspace key. |
| Space | Inserts a space at the insertion point. |
| Enter | Inserts a carriage return at the cursor. |
| Tab | Inserts a tab. |
| Scratch-out | Tells the recognizer to ignore the handwriting before it leaves the input area. Can be used over a letter, word, or several words. Must block out most of the item to be deleted. | |