Thousands of people now speak to their smart devices to make their grocery lists. Students are more likely to type out notes in class than write them down. And we often type or dictate calendar ...

As soon as a lecture begins, instead of hearing what we need to know for the class, the sound of loud typing fills the room. We have all been in that scenario, whether it be in a meeting or in class.

In an era dominated by keyboards and touchscreens, the ancient practice of putting pen to paper has become increasingly rare. Many view handwriting as merely a slower, less efficient method of ...

As digital devices progressively replace pen and paper, taking notes by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon in schools and universities. Using a keyboard is recommended because it's often faster ...

Scientists may have found a way to improve the way you study. Hint: you may want to take a step away from the computer. Typing notes on a computer is now more popular than handwriting in schools and ...

Often dismissed as old-fashioned or inefficient, handwriting is now gaining renewed attention from neuroscientists and ...

For anyone looking to keep their mind sharp with age, science offers an unexpectedly low-tech suggestion: pick up a pen. A review of brain imaging studies found that handwriting activates a broader ...

Handwriting notes in class might seem like an anachronism as smartphones and other digital technology subsume every aspect of learning across schools and universities. But a steady stream of research ...

If you're like many digitally savvy Americans, it has likely been a while since you've spent much time writing by hand. The laborious process of tracing out our thoughts, letter by letter, on the page ...

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Apple's Smart Script for Notes in iPadOS 18 can help make your handwritten notes better. It can also copy your cursive style when you paste more text into a note. The Notes app does allow users to ...

Buzz Williams, the men's basketball coach at Maryland, writes his players letters by hand. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Jahi Chikwendiu / The Washington Post / Getty Images Editor’s note ...