InScribe has just been released by Ilium Software.  It’s a fast and easy way to enter text on your UMPC or tablet PC, offering several methods of text entry, so you can find the one that is fastest for you. Oh, and it’s completely Free! Very nice.

InScribe’s beta version recently grabbed an award at the Handango Champion Awards 2006 for Best New UMPC Software – which was based on showing best utilization of the features and functionality of the new platform – and got some great feedback from users (including the jkOnTheRun blog) during its beta run.

Read on for the features list and more details …

Here’s the InScribe features rundown from Ilium’s site:

Features of InScribe

With InScribe as your keyboard you can:

Tap Through the Keyboard: InScribe’s Ghost option lets you work with files or programs that are open behind your keyboard, without having to move it out of the way. Fill out forms, tap Submit buttons or open files in dialog boxes, and leave InScribe open in Ghost mode until you need it again.
Shrink and Restore Your Keyboard Easily: Use the Tiny option to shrink your InScribe keyboard to a tiny window, so it’s out of the way but still available. When you need it again, it’s easy to maximize – even on a UMPC.
Adjust the Size to Your Personal Style: InScribe is completely resizable. Adjust it so the keys fit your fingers, or to get the perfect size for comfortable dragging.
Choose Your Own Layouts: You can have as many layouts as you like, and can switch them whenever you need to. We have included a number of basic layouts to get you started, plus you can create customized layouts with just the keys you want. Make different keyboards for email, numeric functions, notetaking, and anything you need.
See Your Work Behind the Keyboard: You can adjust the transparency level of your keyboard, letting you easily see what you are working on all the time, because your work shows right through!
Work How You Want: Set the Space on Pen Up option to match your preferred style of text entry. Turn this option on if you like to enter text by dragging the stylus, and pick the stylus up after each word. Keep this option turned off if you are entering text by tapping.

For all the details on InScribe and a free download, visit:

InScribe product page

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