How to Use the English UK Handwriting Language Pack in OneNote
Question details
The user wants to use the English (United Kingdom) handwriting pack to convert ink to text in OneNote.
- Product
- Microsoft OneNote
- Device & OS
- Windows
- Scenario
- Converting handwritten notes to text using the English (UK) language setting.
- Observed behavior
- The handwriting conversion defaults to English (US) or is unavailable unless the specific Windows language and keyboard configurations are set.
Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date and that you have a stable internet connection to download new language packs from Windows Settings.
Configure Windows Language and Keyboard Settings
Install the English (UK) language pack in Windows to enable accurate handwriting recognition in OneNote.
OneNote relies on the active Windows keyboard layout to determine the proofing and recognition language for the Ink to Text feature. To use English (UK) handwriting recognition, you must configure your operating system settings accordingly.
Press the Windows key + I to open Settings, then navigate to 'Time & Language' and select 'Language & region'.
Click 'Add a language', search for 'English (United Kingdom)', and follow the prompts to install it as a preferred language.
Click the language icon on your Windows taskbar (usually located near the clock) and select the 'English (United Kingdom)' keyboard layout.
Close Microsoft OneNote completely and reopen it to ensure the new language settings are applied.
Navigate to the 'Draw' tab in OneNote, click 'Lasso Select' to highlight your handwriting, and click 'Ink to Text' to convert it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the English (UK) handwriting pack missing in OneNote?
OneNote relies on the Windows operating system's language packs. If English (UK) is not installed in your Windows Settings under 'Time & Language', the corresponding handwriting pack will not be available in OneNote.
Does Ink to Text work with OneNote for Windows 10?
Yes, the Ink to Text feature works in both OneNote for Windows 10 and OneNote for Microsoft 365, provided the correct Windows language and keyboard layout are configured.
How do I change the proofing language for my handwriting in OneNote?
OneNote automatically uses your active Windows keyboard layout as the proofing language. To change it, switch your keyboard layout from the Windows taskbar before using the Ink to Text feature.
