{"id":14488,"date":"2012-07-27T20:00:44","date_gmt":"2012-07-27T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=14488"},"modified":"2024-05-27T22:08:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T14:08:45","slug":"google-handwrite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-handwrite\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Handwrite: How to Scribble Your Searches on Touch Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note:<\/strong> This post was first published on July 27, 2012.<\/p>\n

Searching on a smartphone using Google Search is incredibly versatile. You can search by typing, voice dictation, or even by image. Now, Google has introduced an innovative new way to search: handwriting.<\/p>\n

Recently, Google launched a feature called Google Handwrite. This feature allows you to write your search queries directly on the screen of your smartphone<\/strong>, and Google will convert your handwriting into text for searching.<\/p>\n

How to Activate Google Handwrite<\/h2>\n

By default, Google Handwrite is turned off. To enable it, you will need to adjust your settings in Google\u2019s mobile search.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Start by visiting Google on your mobile web browser and logging in. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    \"Google<\/figure>\n
  2. In the \"Handwrite\" section, tap on Enable<\/strong> to activate the feature. After enabling, scroll down and tap Save<\/strong> to apply the changes. That\u2019s all there is to it.<\/li>\n
    \"Google<\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Use Google Handwrite<\/h2>\n

    Once you have activated Google Handwrite, you can start using it for your searches. You might need to refresh the Google page initially to begin.<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Look for the Google Handwrite icon at the lower right-hand corner of your smartphone screen.<\/li>\n
      \"Google<\/figure>\n
    2. Tap the icon to start writing your search keyword anywhere<\/strong> on the screen.<\/li>\n
      \"Writing<\/figure>\n
    3. Your handwritten text will be automatically converted into typeface in the Google search box. To delete a letter, simply tap the backspace icon.<\/li>\n
      \"Handwritten<\/figure>\n
    4. To submit your query, tap on an autocomplete suggestion or the search button. You can also click the arrow on the right to add the keyword to your query.<\/li>\n
      \"Autocomplete<\/figure>\n
    5. To begin a new handwrite search, simply tap the \"X\" in the Google search box.<\/li>\n
      \"Clearing<\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n

      Helpful Tips for Using Google Handwrite<\/h2>\n

      Enhance your Google Handwrite experience with these practical tips:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Google Handwrite is more accurate with print writing than cursive.<\/li>\n
      2. It supports various symbols including + @ # $ % { } [ ].<\/li>\n
        \"Supported<\/figure>\n
      3. For clarity, write the number one in serif form [ 1 ] and zero with a strikethrough [ \u00d8 ].<\/li>\n
      4. You can write queries over multiple lines if needed.<\/li>\n
        \"Multi-line<\/figure>\n
      5. To toggle between the keypad and handwrite mode, simply tap the search box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Conclusion<\/h2>\n

        Google Handwrite is compatible with iOS5+ devices, Android 2.3+ phones, and Android 4.0+ tablets. It supports 27 languages. For a convenient experience, try using Google Handwrite with your thumb while holding your phone in the same hand \u2013 it\u2019s quite practical!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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