A system for recognizing handwritten data is provided. The system includes an electronic pen and a computing device. The electronic pen is used for forming handwritten data on a medium and for generating an electronic form of the handwritten data. The computing device is used for recognizing the handwritten data based on the electronic form of the handwritten data. The computing device is programmable to generate at least one alternative handwritten data and allows a user to select the at least one alternative handwritten data to replace the recognized handwritten data.