Abstract: A system and method for electronically transforming handwritten documents. The system includes a first mechanism for receiving a handwritten document and providing a signal in response thereto. A second mechanism allows a user to select a desired output format for the handwritten document. A third mechanism converts the handwritten document to the desired format based on the signal. In a more specific embodiment, the desired output format is an electronic file format selected to facilitate immediate printing or use by communications software or storage media. The second mechanism includes a user-interface that communicates with configuration software to allow a user to specify the desired output format and then to immediately print or send the resulting file to one or more predetermined locations. The user-interface includes a fourth mechanism to facilitate configuring the system to automatically select the desired format.