Handwriting Keyboard

Write by hand. Type in your apps.

Handwriting Keyboard lets you enter text with your finger or Apple Pencil in apps such as Messages, Mail, Safari, and Notes.

Recognition runs entirely on your device, so the keyboard works offline. Full Access is not required. Your input is not transmitted, and the app does not collect data.

IMPORTANT — SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

Handwriting recognition supports U.S. English and Japanese only. Other languages, including British English, are not supported.

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Open the Handwriting Keyboard app and tap “Open Settings.”
2. Tap “Keyboards,” then enable English (US), Japanese, or both. Full Access is not required.
3. In a text field, touch and hold the keyboard switch key, then select Handwriting.

When entering a password, iOS automatically switches to the system keyboard.

If text is duplicated or does not appear correctly in an app with a custom text field, turn off Inline Input in Handwriting Keyboard settings.

FEATURES

• Three writing layouts: Free, Rows, and Boxes
• U.S. English handwriting recognition
• Japanese handwriting recognition with hiragana-to-kanji conversion
• Write with your finger or Apple Pencil
• Palm rejection when using Apple Pencil
• Works entirely offline
• No Full Access required
• Scribble over part of your handwriting to erase it
• Strike through handwriting to erase it together
• Drag recognition candidates together to combine them
• Adjustable auto-enter delay
• Three writing-area sizes
• Customizable Return key position
• Two-finger scrolling or cursor movement
• Adjustable line width and background color
• Text Replacement support
• Dark Mode and floating keyboard support
• Quick Notes home screen widget

SUPPORTED RECOGNITION LANGUAGES

• U.S. English
• Japanese

British English and all other languages are not supported.

Deutsch wird nicht unterstützt.
El español no es compatible.
O português não é compatível.
Svenska stöds inte.
Le français n’est pas pris en charge.
한국어는 지원되지 않습니다.

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