Google this week announced a new feature for Gmail and Google Docs that allows users to hand write their emails and documents using their computer mouse or trackpad.
"Whether you’re a student trying to include a foreign phrase in your paper or an international consultant hoping to begin your message with a friendly local greeting, now you’ll be able to use your own handwriting to input words directly into Gmail and Google Docs with your mouse or trackpad," Google said in a blog post.
As you might figure, the handwriting feature isn't geared primarily to English-writing users.
Rather, the feature has been added for users who find it more convenient to write words in their language instead of typing them out. That includes Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and Russian, Google points out in its blog.
2. Then, you will the language option.In the language section, users click "Show all language options".
3. Now, check the box for "Enable input tools." There users can add the handwriting tool. Then click "OK" and "Save Changes."
Google said the feature will be supported for more than 20 languages in Google Docs and more than 50 in Gmail.
"Whether you’re a student trying to include a foreign phrase in your paper or an international consultant hoping to begin your message with a friendly local greeting, now you’ll be able to use your own handwriting to input words directly into Gmail and Google Docs with your mouse or trackpad," Google said in a blog post.
As you might figure, the handwriting feature isn't geared primarily to English-writing users.
Rather, the feature has been added for users who find it more convenient to write words in their language instead of typing them out. That includes Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and Russian, Google points out in its blog.
Steps to use Handwriting tool:
1. To add, users click the gear icon -> settings.
Google said the feature will be supported for more than 20 languages in Google Docs and more than 50 in Gmail.
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