How to Use Samsung Notes on Your Samsung Galaxy Device

Discover how to create, manage, and enhance your notes using Samsung Notes on Galaxy devices. Learn about text input, voice recording, PDF annotation, and more.

Samsung Notes is a powerful tool for creating, organizing, and sharing digital notes on your Samsung Galaxy device. Whether you prefer typing, handwriting, or adding multimedia content, this guide covers essential tips and features to maximize your productivity.

1. How to Create a New Note

To start using Samsung Notes, follow these steps:

1. Open the Samsung Notes app on your device.
2. Tap the + icon to create a new note.
3. Choose your preferred input method: type text, handwrite, or draw using the S Pen.
4. Save your note by tapping the Back button or selecting ⋮ → Save as file for specific formats.

2. How to Delete a Note

To remove a note from your list:

1. Touch and hold the note you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete and confirm your action.

3. How to Record Voice While Taking Notes

Synchronize your notes with voice recordings for better organization:

1. Open the note composer and tap Voice recording.
2. Start recording while creating your note.
3. Play the recording later to view synchronized content alongside the audio.

4. How to Annotate PDF Files

Add memos to PDF files directly within Samsung Notes:

1. Open the Samsung Notes app.
2. Select a PDF file and add your annotations or notes.

5. How to Add a Note to Your Home Screen

Quickly access frequently used notes by adding them to your home screen:

1. Open the Samsung Notes app.
2. Select a note and tap ⋮ → Add to → Home screen.

6. How to Clip Content into a Note

Insert links, images, or other content into your notes:

1. While using apps like Samsung Internet, Messages, or Gallery, open Samsung Notes in split-screen or pop-up view.
2. Double-tap the screen while holding the S Pen button or open the Air Command panel and tap Create note.
3. Select the content you want to clip and add it to your note.

Supported Samsung Galaxy Devices

Samsung Notes is compatible with a wide range of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S series (S24, S25, S26), Galaxy Z Fold, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy A series. Some features may vary depending on the model and software version.

Additional Things to Check

- Ensure your device has sufficient storage space for saving notes and media files.

- Update the Samsung Notes app to the latest version for optimal performance and feature availability.

- Verify S Pen functionality if you rely on handwriting or drawing features.

Related Samsung Support Topics

- How to free storage space on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to use the S Pen on Samsung Galaxy devices

- How to update apps on Samsung Galaxy devices