Samsung Notes: composing notes with handwriting.

Discover how to create, edit, and customize handwritten notes on Samsung Galaxy devices using the S Pen, including erasing, converting to text, and adjusting styles.

Handwriting notes on your Samsung Galaxy device offers a personal and efficient way to capture ideas. Whether you're using the S Pen or your finger, this guide covers everything from composing to editing and converting handwritten text.

1. How to Write Handwritten Notes on Samsung Galaxy Devices

To start composing handwritten notes:

1. Open the Samsung Notes app and tap the note composer screen.
2. Use the S Pen or your finger to write or draw directly on the screen.
3. If you prefer a larger writing area, pinch to zoom in using two fingers.

Note: If finger input doesn't work on a model supporting the S Pen, tap ⋮ → Finger drawing to enable it.

2. How to Erase Handwritten Notes

To erase handwriting:

1. Tap and select the area you want to erase.
2. Press and hold the S Pen button while selecting the area.
3. Tap again to choose the eraser type:

- Stroke eraser: Erases the selected line.

- Area eraser: Erases only the selected area. Adjust the eraser size using the size adjustment bar.

Note: Even with a smaller eraser, precise erasing may require patience.

3. How to Edit Handwritten Notes

To edit handwritten notes:

1. Tap the handwriting area to select it. Tap again to change the selection shape.
2. Draw a line around the input to select it.
3. Use the available options to cut, move, or resize the input.

4. How to Convert Handwriting to Text

To convert handwriting to text:

1. Write on the screen with the S Pen.
2. Tap the conversion icon.
3. Select the handwriting you want to convert and tap Convert.

5. How to Straighten and Customize Handwriting Styles

To straighten handwriting:

1. Write or draw on the screen.
2. Tap the straightening icon.

To customize styles:

1. Write or draw on the screen.
2. Tap twice to select a color or line thickness.
3. Point the S Pen toward the desired area and tap to apply the style.

6. Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

This feature is supported on Samsung Galaxy devices equipped with the S Pen, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, S26

- Galaxy Z Fold series

- Galaxy Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series with S Pen support

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