Draw Tab in MS Word – Complete Guide 

Introduction

The Draw Tab in MS Word is a very useful feature, especially for those who work with touchscreen devices or stylus pens. It allows you to freely draw, highlight, annotate, and even convert handwritten notes into text or shapes. At Anil Computers, Udaipur, we teach students how to use this tool effectively for projects, study notes, and office documents.

1. Drawing

Purpose:

• Lets you draw freely on the document using Pen, Pencil, or Highlighter.

Use:

• You can sketch, write, underline, or annotate directly on the screen.

• Very useful when working with a stylus or touchscreen device.

2. Tools

The Draw Tab provides different tools to work with ink.

Includes:

• Pen

• Pencil

• Highlighter

• Eraser

• Lasso Select

• Ruler

Functions:

• Pen / Pencil: Write or draw with different ink styles and colors.

• Highlighter: Highlight text or areas with transparent ink.

• Eraser: Remove unwanted strokes.

• Lasso Select: Select ink objects by circling them.

• Ruler: Draw straight lines or measure angles.

3. Cancel

This option is not always directly named as “Cancel,” but you can:

• Use Undo Button to cancel the last action.

• Press Esc to exit drawing or selection mode.

Use: Helpful to stop drawing or exit a tool without saving changes.

4. Edit

Function: Allows you to modify ink strokes.

How:

• Select ink using the Lasso Tool, then move, resize, delete, or change color.

• Ink can also be converted into shapes or text for further editing.

5. Convert

The Convert option makes your handwritten input more polished.

• Ink to Shape: Converts rough shapes into perfect geometric figures.

• Ink to Text: Turns handwritten words into typed text.

• Ink to Math: Converts handwritten equations into formatted math expressions.

6. Insert

Function: Insert drawing-related objects.

Use:

• Insert Drawing Canvas for organized sketching.

• Insert Ink Equations for math-based work.

• Add images or content and draw over them.

7. Replay (Ink Replay)

Purpose: Plays back your drawing step-by-step like a video.

Use:

• Great for presentations, tutorials, or reviewing.

• Shows each pen stroke in the order it was made.

8. Help

Where: Found under the Help Section or by clicking the Question Mark (?) icon.

Use:

• Opens Microsoft Support, Tips, or Tutorials.

• Shortcut: Press F1 for Office Help.

Conclusion

The Draw Tab in MS Word is not just for drawing but also for annotating, converting, and presenting content in a creative way. At Anil Computers, Udaipur, we train students step by step to use Pen, Highlighter, Lasso Tool, Ink Replay, Convert to Text/Shape, and more. With this skill, you can make your notes, projects, and presentations more interactive and effective.

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