Tablet PC Specific
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2004 adds the following features to Windows XP Professional:

  • Pen input - Enables use of the tablet pen device with the integrated digitizer display.
  • Ink controls - Allows developers to easily add handwriting recognition and ink capabilities to Tablet PC applications.

    Note: For more information about developing applications using these controls, see the Tablet PC Software Development Kit (SDK) available on MSDN at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/tabletpc

  • Gesture recognition engine and APIs - Provides built-in support for some of the most common pen gestures.
  • Handwriting and speech recognition engines - Enables the creation, storage, and transmission of handwritten notes and voice input. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition is available in multiple languages including English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean. Each of these languages includes the English recognizer in addition to the native language.
  • Tablet PC Input Panel - A Tablet PC accessory that allows users to use handwriting, an on-screen keyboard, or speech to enter text, symbols, numbers, or keyboard shortcuts. Input Panel can be used with Windows-based programs.
  • Windows Journal - A note-taking utility that enables users to create notes in their own handwriting using digital ink.
  • Sticky Notes - A Tablet PC accessory that allows users to create short handwritten or voice notes. The small, yellow notes are arranged in a stack on the desktop, similar to paper sticky notes.
  • InkBall - A Tablet PC game that is played with a tablet pen.

Additional information:

Tablet and Pen Settings
Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP)
Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) Options
Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) Floating Icon and Auto Expand
Text Recognition and Correction
Add/Remove Words in the Dictionary
Web and E-mail Quick Keys
How do Digital Ink and Pen-Based Input work?
What is Windows Journal?
What are Sticky Notes?
How do I program the Tablet PC buttons?
How do I use the Tablet Input Panel (TIP)?
What is the Motion Dashboard?
How do I program the PC Tablet buttons?
How do I use the pen?
How do I calibrate the pen?
What are Gestures?
What is a basic step for troubleshooting applications in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2004?