Google has added handwriting input in web version of Google Translate. Now, it can read 45 languages handwriting input and translate it to any other language. This feature is already available in Google Translate App for Android since January 2013.
In the announcement, Google also explains the importance of this feature. Sometimes you know the symbol of a language and want to know its meaning. In this case, you can draw it and then translate it to your local language.
“Handwriting input lets you translate a written expression, even if you don’t know how to type the characters. For example, suppose you see the Chinese expression “饺子” and want to know its meaning in English, but have no idea how to type these characters. Using the new handwriting input tool, you can simply draw these characters on your screen and instantly see the translation,” said Xiangye Xiao, Product Manager.
To use this feature, select your input language first. Then you you will see the input tools icon at the bottom of text area. Click on it to change the input mode to handwriting mode. Then you can drag and draw the input.
This feature is also available in Google Input Tools Chrome extension.
This is another nice addition to Google Translate. We hope Google will soon add handwriting with finger touch for Windows 8 touch desktops.
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