1. A method for shape recognition, comprising: receiving a first ink entry comprising at least one stroke that is a partial shape, wherein the partial shape forms an incomplete portion of a complete shape; displaying the first ink entry on the display; displaying a suggested completion for the first ink entry, wherein the suggested completion identifies at least one line needed to form the complete shape; and after displaying the suggested completion for the first ink entry, converting the first ink entry to the complete shape; displaying the complete shape in place of the first ink entry; receiving a second ink entry; and discarding the second ink entry based at least on a determination that the second ink entry is not part of a complete shape.