Learner Resource
Ink Aware
Introduction
You can write and draw directly into Ink Aware files. Insert your writing as text or graphics instead
of writing on the Digital Ink Layer.
There are several Ink Aware applications, including Microsoft Office and Open Office.org
applications. This document provides information on Microsoft Office applications.
Points to consider
Ink Aware functions are different in each aplication. The following points apply to Ink Aware
Microsoft Office applications:
• When you pick up the pen tool, the SMART Aware Toolbar appears instead of the Digital Ink Layer
N
OTE: The SMART Aware Toolbar may appear in other toolbars, or as a floating toolbar. If the
SMART Aware Toolbar is not visible, select View > Toolbars > SMART Aware Toolbar from the
menu.
• You can write anywhere on the document
• Touch the interactive whiteboard where you want to insert the writing
• Press a button on the SMART Aware Toolbar to insert writing into the document
• Save your writing in your document or capture it to a SMART Notebook file
• In Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program, the SMART Aware Toolbar appears as
a floating toolbar in the normal view, and the slide show toolbar in presentation view. For more
information, see Writing over a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on the following page.
Inserting writing into a document
Action Method
Insert writing as text Touch where
you want to
insert the text