6Using the Input PanelWhen you start an application or select a field that requires text,symbols, or numbers, the Input Panel icon appears on the menu bar.The Input Panel allows you to select various input methods including:Block Recognizer, Keyboard, Letter Recognizer, and Transcriber.Using the Block RecognizerThe Block Recognizer allows you to use a single stroke to write letters,numbers, symbols, or punctuations, which are converted into typedtext.To use the Block Recognizer:1. From an application, tap the Input Panel arrow, then tap BlockRecognizer.. Write letters, numbers, symbols, or punctuations in the designatedwriting area.• Write letters on the abc (left) area of the box.• Write numbers on the 123 (right) area of the box.• Tap the special symbols button to input symbols, punctuationsand other special characters.• Tap Help button for help on how to write characters.Input panel Tap for specialcharacters
