**[ This description is mirrored from README.md at [github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web](https://github.com//MyScript/myscript-text-web/blob/v5.1.0/README.md) on 2019-05-22 ]** # MyScript Text Web [](https://badge.fury.io/js/myscript-text-web) [](https://vaadin.com/directory/component/MyScriptmyscript-text-web) [](https://vaadin.com/directory/component/MyScriptmyscript-text-web) [](https://www.webcomponents.org/element/MyScript/myscript-text-web) [](https://myscript.github.io/myscript-text-web/#/elements/myscript-text-web/demos/other-examples) [](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/) > The easy way to integrate text handwriting recognition in your web app.

`myscript-text-web` is a Web component that can be used in every web application to bring text handwriting recognition and conversion. It integrates all you need: * Signal capture for all devices, * Digital ink rendering, * Link to MyScript Cloud to bring handwriting recognition. ## Table of contents * [Examples](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#examples) * [Features](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#features) * [Requirements](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#requirements) * [Installation](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#installation) * [Usage](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#usage) * [Documentation](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#documentation) * [Support](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#support) * [Feedback](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#sharing-your-feedback) * [Contributing](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web#contributing) ## Examples If you're not familiar with MyScript and Interactive Ink, consider discovering its major features with our [text demo and tutorial](http://webdemo.myscript.com/views/text.html). [Simple example](https://myscript.github.io/myscript-text-web/#/elements/myscript-text-web/demos/get-started-[v4]) of `myscript-text-web`. [All our examples](https://myscript.github.io/myscript-text-web/#/elements/myscript-text-web/demos/other-examples) with the [source codes](https://github.com/MyScript/myscript-text-web/tree/master/src/demo-app/examples). ## Features * Easy to integrate, * Digital ink capture and rendering, * Rich editing gestures, * Import and export content, * Styling, * Typeset support, * 65 supported languages. You can discover all the text features on our [Developer website](https://developer.myscript.com/text). ## Requirements 1. Have [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/get-npm) or [yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install) installed. 2. Have a MyScript developer account. You can create one [here](https://dev.myscript.com/). 2. Get your keys and the free monthly quota to access MyScript Cloud at [developer.myscript.com](https://developer.myscript.com) ## Installation Use an existing project or start a fresh one. ```shell npm init ``` Install `myscript-text-web` and use it as showed in the [Usage]() section. ```shell npm install myscript-text-web ``` ## Usage 1. Create an `index.html` file in the same directory. 2. Add the following lines in the `head` section to import the library and the webcomponents polyfill. ```html ``` 3. Still in the `head` section, add the following style: ```html ``` 4. Use the component in the `body` section with the keys you received by mail. ```html ``` 5. Your `index.html` file should look like this: ```html ``` 6. Launch a local Web server to start using it! We recommend to use the polymer one, you can find more information on the [Polymer website](https://www.polymer-project.org/3.0/start/install-3-0). ``` polymer serve ``` You can find this guide and a more complete example on the [MyScript Developer website](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/get-started/). ## Documentation You can find a complete documentation with the following sections on our Developer website: * **Get Started**: [how to use myscript-text-web with a full example](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/get-started/), * **Editing**: [how to interact with content](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/editing/), * **Conversion**: [how to convert your handwritten content](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/conversion/), * **Import and Export**: [how to import and export your content](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/import-and-export/), * **Styling**: [how to style content](https://developer.myscript.com/docs/interactive-ink/latest/web/web-components/text-element/styling/). We also provide a complete [API Reference](https://myscript.github.io/myscript-text-web/#/elements/myscript-text-web). ## Getting support You can get support and ask your questions on the [dedicated section](https://developer-support.myscript.com/support/discussions/forums/16000096021) of MyScript Developer website. ## Sharing your feedback Made a cool app with `myscript-text-web`? We would love to hear about you! We’re planning to showcase apps using it so let us know by sending a quick mail to [myapp@myscript.com](mailto://myapp@myscript.com) ## Contributing We welcome your contributions: if you wish to contribute to `myscript-text-web`, feel free to fork it! Please take a look at our [contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines before submitting your pull request. ## License This library is licensed under the [Apache 2.0](http://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0).