Chapter 3
Entering Data in Your Handheld
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Using Graffiti writing to enter data
introduced Graffiti writing and briefly described how to use it to enter
text in your applications. In this section, you learn the procedures for creating
letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols, as well as some Graffiti tips and tricks.
Writing Graffiti characters
Most people find they can enter text quickly and accurately with only minutes of
practice. Graffiti writing includes any character you can type on a standard
keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble the uppercase letters of the regular
alphabet, which makes Graffiti writing easy to learn.
There are four basic concepts for success with Graffiti writing:
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If you draw the character shape exactly as shown in the tables later in this
chapter (like the shapes shown in the following diagram), you achieve 100%
accuracy.
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The heavy dot on each shape shows where to begin the stroke. Certain
characters have similar shapes, but different beginning and end points. Always
begin the stroke at the heavy dot (you should not create the heavy dot; it is only
there to show you where to begin the stroke).
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Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the
Graffiti writing area, your handheld recognizes and displays the text character
immediately. To accomplish single strokes, some Graffiti strokes are portions of
the regular alphabet equivalents.
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The Graffiti writing area is divided into two parts: one for writing the letters of
the alphabet and one for writing numbers. The small marks at the top and
bottom of the Graffiti writing area indicate the two areas.
Write letters here
Write numbers here
Division marks
Summary of Contents for Zire Zire
Page 1: ...Handbook for Palm Zire Handheld...
Page 10: ...Contents x...
Page 12: ...About This Book 2...
Page 18: ...Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Handheld 8...
Page 32: ...Chapter 2 Exploring Your Handheld 22...
Page 82: ...Chapter 6 Using Calculator 72...
Page 86: ...Chapter 7 Using Clock 76...
Page 112: ...Chapter 10 Using Memo Pad 102...
Page 118: ...Chapter 11 Using Note Pad 108...
Page 176: ...Chapter 15 Setting Preferences for Your Handheld 166...
Page 182: ...Appendix A Maintaining Your Handheld 172...
Page 194: ...Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions 184...
Page 208: ...Index 198...
