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C5.16

Switching Between Handwriting and Typing

Cards in this group · 4

  1. C5.16.1When a field allows handwriting and keyboard together, joining ink and text needs explicit rules
  2. C5.16.2Switching input method must not drop already-entered content or the caret
  3. C5.16.3Handwriting fits drawing and geometric markup better; typing fits long prose better; divide labour by content type
  4. C5.16.4Frequent switching of input method is itself a cognitive and motor cost; it must not be assumed free