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S Pen on tablet writing as an image
Hi there, I need some help with my S Pen on my Samsung Tablet. Whenever I try to write something on Word, it will automatically turn my text into a drawing/image. Is there anyway I can write stuff wi...
You may try this:
- Switch to Print Layout View: Word for Android defaults to Mobile View, which disables many features including proper inking. Tap the three-dot menu in Word and switch to Print Layout. This can unlock better pen behavior.
- Use Samsung Keyboard with Handwriting Input:
- Go to Settings > General Management > Samsung Keyboard Settings
- Scroll down to Handwriting and enable Pen detection
- This allows you to write with the S Pen and have it converted to text, rather than drawing.
- Try OneNote or Samsung Notes: If Word continues to treat handwriting as drawings, apps like OneNote or Samsung Notes offer smoother handwriting-to-text conversion. OneNote, for example, captures handwriting more fluidly and can convert it to text after you pause.
- Clear Word App Cache: Sometimes the app gets buggy. Go to Settings > Apps > Word > Storage > Clear Cache and restart the app.