Abstract: A tool for action tool-integrated inking input is provided. In one example, a user selects an inking tool and further selects an action functionality to apply to the inking tool. The inking tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected functionality. In another example, the user selects an action tool having a particular functionality and further selects inking properties to apply to the action tool. The action tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected inking properties. In another example, a tool is provided, and the user selects an action functionality and inking properties to apply to the tool. The action tool is updated to illustrate the selected functionality and properties. In another example, the user selects an inking tool and an action tool to apply properties associated with the inking tool and the functionality associated with the action tool to an active tool.

Abstract: A method of automatically augmenting content through augmentation services can include invoking a service to receive an entity determination based on the content and an entity container comprising an object of the content and one or more attributes of the object. The entity determination and corresponding entity container can be assigned as a marker to content being clipped. The marker can be used to enable access and actions that can be taken with respect to the clipping or the structured information augmenting the clipping.

Abstract: Document authoring that involves illustrating pen input in an authoring environment is herein improved to provide greater control of colors and patterns for representing the pen input in a graphical user interface. Colors and patterns are provided as effects that are applied to the illustrated pen input so that multiple textures or colors may be applied to the illustrated pen input without requiring the user to manually signal a switch in texture or colors or using multiple objects to represent the pen input. In various aspects, effects may be layered on top of each other, and the effects may be stretched or tiled depending on the size of the illustrated pen input.

Abstract: A tool for action tool-integrated inking input is provided. In one example, a user selects an inking tool and further selects an action functionality to apply to the inking tool. The inking tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected functionality. In another example, the user selects an action tool having a particular functionality and further selects inking properties to apply to the action tool. The action tool is highlighted and updated to display the selected inking properties. In another example, a tool is provided, and the user selects an action functionality and inking properties to apply to the tool. The action tool is updated to illustrate the selected functionality and properties. In another example, the user selects an inking tool and an action tool to apply properties associated with the inking tool and the functionality associated with the action tool to an active tool.

Abstract: Recognition of freehand input enables gestures and objects to be recognized as tables and actions taken in relation to tables. For example, drawing a rectangle intersected by horizontal and vertical lines will create a table object that functions as a table within a productivity application, but may inherit visual cues from the strokes used to draw it. Users are enabled to move, add to, remove from, reorganize, delete, and perform value-based calculations on and in the table via freeform input.

Abstract: The intelligent detection and manipulation of objects via freehand input is provided herein to enable users greater and more intuitive control of objects interacted with via freehand inputs. Users are enabled to expose the values of various features of objects and to constrain those features to remain at a given value or convert to a given value and remain there as the user continues to interact with the object via freehand inputs.

Abstract: Improved accuracy and user interaction efficiency for selecting a grouping of digital strokes is provided. In response to receiving an indication of a selection input on or in proximity to a digital stroke, a determination is made as to whether the digital stroke is part of an existing group of digital strokes. When the digital stroke is not part of an existing group, an analysis of the digital stroke and other digital strokes within a calculated boundary is performed for determining which strokes should be included in a stroke grouping. A stroke grouping is generated based on the determination. Accordingly, in response to the selection input on or in proximity to the digital stroke, the selection is expanded to the stroke grouping, thus improving the accuracy of the selection gesture and improving computer efficiency.

Abstract: Incremental replay of content in an electronic workspace canvas is provided. Content can be selected for replay. Replay of the content can be played forward or backward to hide or reveal content. Interaction with and adding or modifying content is enabled while it is being replayed. Annotations may be added to the replayed content and set for display at specific times or positions during the replay order.

Abstract: Document authoring that involves illustrating pen input in an authoring environment is herein improved to provide greater control of colors and patterns for representing the pen input in a graphical user interface. Colors and patterns are provided as effects that are applied to the illustrated pen input so that multiple textures or colors may be applied to the illustrated pen input without requiring the user to manually signal a switch in texture or colors or using multiple objects to represent the pen input. In various aspects, effects may be layered on top of each other, and the effects may be stretched or tiled depending on the size of the illustrated pen input.

Abstract: Improved accuracy and user interaction efficiency for selecting a grouping of digital strokes is provided. In response to receiving an indication of a selection input on or in proximity to a digital stroke, a determination is made as to whether the digital stroke is part of an existing group of digital strokes. When the digital stroke is not part of an existing group, an analysis of the digital stroke and other digital strokes within a calculated boundary is performed for determining which strokes should be included in a stroke grouping. A stroke grouping is generated based on the determination. Accordingly, in response to the selection input on or in proximity to the digital stroke, the selection is expanded to the stroke grouping, thus improving the accuracy of the selection gesture and improving computer efficiency.

Abstract: A method of automatically augmenting content through augmentation services can include invoking a service to receive an entity determination based on the content and an entity container comprising an object of the content and one or more attributes of the object. The entity determination and corresponding entity container can be assigned as a marker to content being clipped. The marker can be used to enable access and actions that can be taken with respect to the clipping or the structured information augmenting the clipping.

Abstract: Website content curation can be performed through a capture service receiving a clipping of a web page rendered in a web browser. A clipping of at least a portion of the web page can be sent to multiple applications. The source of the clip can remain intact and be provided as part of the clipping. When a region of the web page is selected for a clip to one or more of multiple available applications, the clip can include an extended portion outside of a region specifically selected as the clip. A preview experience can be provided in which the clipping can be viewed and edited.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are presented for capturing content for a note through various communication channels including those for email, text, and voice. One technique includes receiving a message from a communication channel; parsing the message and determining semantic structure of the message; determining a presentation form for how the content is to be presented and used in a note from elements in the message; and inserting the message into the note according to the presentation form. Receipt of a message addressed to a uniform address may be used to indicate that the message is to be inserted into a note.