How to toggle between INK and Text with a onehanded keystroke - possible ?

E

EMRhelp.org

To speed up my switching back and forth in OneNote from INK to Text,
I'd like to see a button I can use to toggle between the two. I
suggest a one key button like F2 (F1 is for help)

Thoughts ?

I want to change input mechanisms --- QUICKLY, without the mouse.

I know that content written in Ink is converted and indexed
immediately, but I do not trust this conversion process. Not to
mention I type much faster than I write.

I also use a program called As-U-Type to generate text speedily for
repetitive text.

:)

If there were shortcuts to switch to INK or to swith to Text input, I
could assign windows keystrokes to accomplish my goals.
 
E

Erik Sojka (MVP)

What are you looking to switch? Switch when OneNote accepts text and when it accepts Ink? That's already automatic.

I don't think it's feasible to do this switch otherwise without the mouse. The pen on a Tablet PC lets you decide exactly where Ink input where go as you write
it, but when typing, you need to pre-place the insertion point before you start typing. How else would you place the insertion point without the mouse (or pen)?
 
P

Prilosec

I can sort of see the question. If you are using a "regular" laptop (like
me) and are typing 99% of the time but want to, say, circle something, is
there a keyboard shortcut to go to drawing mode? I know you can go up to the
toolbar and select the pen, then go back up and select the text inserting
thing, but I think he's looking for a keyboard shortcut---Microsoft is
famous for these, as you know. You can generally do everything without a
mouse in MS software if you know the shortcuts.
 
E

EMRhelp.org

It is simple.
I am typing on my keyboard, I have decided I want to switch to INK
(aka Pen) (Just the last colour of ink is fine thank you).
I want to press F2 to toggle to Type/Selection Tool.

One reason I don't find it acceptable to move all the way over to
select the Type/Selection tool is that it is too slow. I constantly
want to switch between the Typing and Inking. The other obvious reason
is that when switching from inking to typing .. I am often INKing
exactly where I want to start typing. It would be nice to be able to
toggle the cursor from INK to Type/Selection Tool - because I am right
there.

I use a Wacom graphics tablet - Graphire4. I like sometimes typing
with my left hand (especially the numbers) and getting ready to write
with my right hand on the graphics tablet.

I suspect this need would be similar on a convertible tablet PC while
in "Laptop Mode".

I wonder if some external macro program could accomplish this.

Obviously some means of toggling between the Pen (Inking) and
Type/Selection Tool should be easy to implement for the OneNote team.

The best thing about OneNote is the smooth integration of INK and Text
__IN THE SAME NOTE__. The OneNote team should bolster this strength
with a easy way to toggle between the two.
 
B

Ben M. Schorr - MVP

EMRhelp.org said:
It is simple.
I am typing on my keyboard, I have decided I want to switch to INK
(aka Pen) (Just the last colour of ink is fine thank you).
I want to press F2 to toggle to Type/Selection Tool.
Click to expand...
I wonder if some external macro program could accomplish this.
Click to expand...

I might be able to script it. If I get a few minutes next week I'll give it
a try.


--
Aloha,

-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, OneNote-MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
Microsoft OneNote FAQ: http://www.factplace.com/onenotefaq.htm

**I apologize but I am unable to respond to direct requests for assistance.
Please post questions and replies here in the newsgroup. Mahalo!
 
E

EMRhelp.org

Do yourself a major favour and try OneNote with a Wacom Graphire4 6x8
graphics tablet.
It's lovely.
 
E

EMRhelp.org

Ben said:
Why would I want to add a Wacom tablet to my Tablet PC? :)
Click to expand...

I guess I am really hoping to see the OneNote developers try a graphics
tablet. Especially since they didn't design OneNote for Tablet PCs.
It is meant to be used on all Windows OSes.
 
C

Chris H.

The OneNote program was designed with Tablet PCs in mind, since that is
where the recognizers are available for recording the Ink strokes,
converting Ink to text, etc. The OneNote program was also designed so when
the recognizers on Tablet PCs aren't available that the users can type their
notes. OneNote was NOT designed to use "mouse" input at 40 scans per second
or less with a non-digitized "writing pad" because the experience is very,
very poor.

If you want to "write" using an external input device, save yourself some
money and just use your mouse. The results aren't quality at all.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
 
E

EMRhelp.org

---quote---""If you want to "write" using an external input device,
save yourself some
money and just use your mouse. The results aren't quality at all.""
---quote---

This is horrible advice. The mouse writes terribly.

Second of all, The Wacom Graphire4 6x8 Tablet works VERY well with
OneNote.

OneNote was designed with a TPC in mind, but NOT for the tablet alone.
The vast majority of OneNote users use ON on the desktop.

A cheap option would be to snap up a Graphire3 3x5 tablet.

All OneNote users should try OneNote with a graphics pad - it's great.

And convenient if i don't have my $4000 Toshiba M200 with me.
 
C

Chris H.

If you paid $4,000 for a Toshiba M200, I can see where your reasoning comes
from. You're suggesting two different writing pads, with different
capabilities. The Graphire 3 is 4x5, BTW.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
 
B

Ben M. Schorr - MVP

EMRhelp.org said:
I guess I am really hoping to see the OneNote developers try a graphics
tablet.
Click to expand...

Perhaps they do. I don't recall seeing one on their desks, but I haven't
really looked for one and I haven't seen every desk in the OneNote team
either.
Especially since they didn't design OneNote for Tablet PCs.
It is meant to be used on all Windows OSes.
Click to expand...

Yes, but not necessarily with ink. And they can't guarantee compatibility
with every 3rd-party external graphics device out there. A lot of the
inking limitations with 3rd-party digitizers aren't limitations with OneNote
but rather with the underlying OS.


--
Aloha,

-Ben-
Ben M. Schorr, OneNote-MVP
Roland Schorr & Tower
http://www.rolandschorr.com
Microsoft OneNote FAQ: http://www.factplace.com/onenotefaq.htm

**I apologize but I am unable to respond to direct requests for assistance.
Please post questions and replies here in the newsgroup. Mahalo!
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

should be able to Toggle from Ink to Text with a Function Key, say F2 3
How do I stop OneNote from auto switching into ink mode on Tablet 2
Is possible to remove handwriting from recognized text? 2
Can I move between pages in OneNote with a keystroke? 6
Changes to handwriting/inking behavior in OneNote 2007 1
How to toggle between insert and overwrite mode 1
Pen Button Toggle between Pen and Selection tool? 0
Odd behavior selecting and switching between tools! 2

Top