The invention relates to a method for handwriting detection using a handwriting tool (2) being arranged for communicating with a further device (2) and comprising the following steps: recognizing characters using detection of movements carried out by means of said handwriting tool (2); determining the probability factor of at least one input character corresponding to a given character; and using said probability factor in a step for correction, completion and prediction of words being formed by said characters. The invention also relates to a device for such handwriting detection.