Use Samsung Notes handwriting functions with your S Pen

Navigate to and open the Samsung Notes app. Tap the Pencil icon to create a note.

Tap the Handwriting mode icon (it looks like a squiggle) to begin writing a note using the S Pen. For different pen and color options, tap the Pen mode icon at the bottom of the screen.

Use your fingers to pinch the screen if you need to zoom in and out.

You can include an image in your note by tapping the Attach icon and then selecting Image. Choose a source for your image, such as Gallery, and then select your desired image. Tap Done to add the image to your note and write on it.

If your handwriting is a little wobbly, you can straighten it by tapping the Straighten icon (the three lines with an arrow) at the bottom. Your handwriting will automatically straighten horizontally.

Navigate to and open the Samsung Notes app. Tap the Pencil icon to create a note, and then begin writing with the S Pen.

Tap the Eraser icon at the bottom of the screen.

To change the eraser type, tap the Eraser icon again. Select the type of eraser to use.

You can also erase handwriting by pressing and holding the S Pen button while tapping or dragging.

Navigate to and open the Samsung Notes app. Tap the Pencil icon to create a note, and then begin writing with the S Pen.

Double tap the Select icon at the bottom of the screen (it looks like a lasso) to choose your selection mode.

Tap Lasso to draw a circle or other shape around your writing, or tap Rectangle to create a box around your handwriting. You can also tap the switch next to Include partially selected objects.

The following options will be available after selecting your handwriting:

You can move your handwriting to another location by dragging it with the S Pen.

To resize the selection, drag a corner of the selection.

You can change the line thickness and colors of your handwriting after selecting it. Tap More options (the three vertical dots) in the pop-up window, and then tap Change style.

Navigate to and open the Samsung Notes app, and then tap Menu (the three horizontal lines).

Tap the Settings icon, and then swipe to and tap Handwriting language.

Select your desired language from the list.

Tap Back twice, and then tap the Pencil icon to create a new note.

Begin writing with your S Pen in your chosen language. Make sure your handwriting is legible so the app can recognize what you've written.

To convert your handwriting to text, tap the Convert to text icon (it has an uppercase T) at the bottom of the screen. Drag the arrows up or down to select your writing.

Note: If the handwriting is not legible, you will receive an error message that says "No text to recognize" when trying to convert handwritten text.

If the app incorrectly converts the writing, tap the small Settings icon in the pop-up menu. Then, choose your desired language, the same one you chose for Handwriting language. Tap Done after making your selection.

When the app correctly identifies your handwriting, tap Convert to change it into digital text.

Navigate to and open the Samsung Notes app, and then tap the Pencil icon to create a new note.

Tap the keyboard icon on the bottom left to open the on-screen keyboard, and then tap the Settings icon.

Tap Languages and types, and then tap Manage input languages.

Select your desired language(s) by tapping the switch next to it. You can also download additional languages by tapping the Download icon next to your desired one(s).

Tap Back, and then tap Language switching method to choose how you’d like to navigate your keyboards. You can choose Language key and space bar swipe, Language key, or Space bar swipe.

Next, navigate back to the Samsung Notes app. You can now type in your desired language using the new keyboard. You can switch between languages using the method you chose in the previous step.