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PDT 8000 Series with Windows
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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide
Writing Mode
In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed
as a guide, and the zoom magnification increases to allow you to write more easily. For
more information, see
Writing on the Screen on page 2-16.
Figure 6-3. Writing on the Screen in Pocket Word
If you cross three ruled lines in a single stylus stroke, the writing becomes a drawing, and
can be edited and manipulated as described in the following section.
Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is
converted to a Word document on your host computer.
Drawing Mode
In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When
you lift your stylus after the first stroke, a drawing box indicates the boundaries of the
With Space button selected,
drag to insert space. An
arrow appears showing the
space direction and size.
Tap to highlight selected text.
Pen
Button.
Space
Button.
Tap to select formatting options,
such as pen weight and line color.