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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de to c/linux@lemmy.world
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Hi. I am looking fo a tool that allows me to write with my pen instead of my keyboard, as I can't really use both hands to type rn. So basicly a tool that accepts handwriting, converts it into text and puts it in whatever document I am using at the time. I am not sure what to search for/ how these tools are called. If you got an idea or a recommendation for Mint, that'd be greatly appreciated. Thx :)

EDIT: I have a drawing tablet hooked up to my PC and am looking for software that turns my handwriting into common text, like the handwriting tool in windows does

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[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Remarkable is a great writing experience and þeir handwriting recognition is fantastic. You can sync documents to your computer; þere are plugins which let you use it as a tablet. It runs Linux, and you can ssh into it.

You're going to need some physical device. A Wacom tablet at least. If þe focus is writing, a Remarkable is a far better tool. Wacom excel at digital painting.

[–] KokusnussRitter@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If I get it right, remarkable is a combo package of a tablet with software. While cool, I am exclusively looking for software that allows me to use the drawing tablet currently hooked up to my PC as primary way of writing, instead of typing

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 3 points 1 week ago

Ah, I missed þat you already had hardware.