Learn the basics
 » Take a note: Tap   to start writing or drawing in Moto Note. Or, swipe 
up from the home screen and tap Moto folder > 
 Moto Note to 
create, edit, and share notes.
 » Edit a screenshot: Tap   to take a screenshot. Then you can edit, 
share, or delete it. To capture a screenshot, see Capture your screen.
 » Use Coloring book: Tap   to color in Coloring book.
 » Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode: Tap   to create a splash of 
motion in a still photo. To learn more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.
 » Record your screen and save as GIF: Tap 
GIF
 to make an animated GIF 
from screen recording. Drag the corners of the recording frame to 
customize the recording window. Tap 
 to start recording. Then tap 
 to stop recording. To view the GIF, swipe up from home screen of 
your phone and tap   Photos > Library > Screenshots.
Note: While capturing GIFs, the system can capture any sensitive 
information that’s visible on your screen or played on your device. This 
includes passwords, payment info, photos, messages, and audio.
Tip: See also Set up your Smart Stylus and Explore by touch.
Handwrite with your Smart Stylus
Use the stylus to write directly into text boxes. Your handwriting will be 
converted into text. See Set up your Smart Stylus to turn o this feature 
or change the stylus settings.
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
 » Handwrite text: Remove the stylus from the stylus slot and open any 
text box or app that you can type in. You can then write anywhere on 
the screen. Your phone converts your handwriting into text and enters 
it into the text box.
Tip: If you cannot handwrite on the screen, tap next to the entered text 
in the text box.
 » Edit the text using gestures:
• Strike through or squiggle over text to remove it.
• Draw a box, circle, or line to select the text. Then choose Translate, 
Cut, Copy, Share, or Select all.
• Draw a down arrow to add a space and an up arrow to remove the 
space between characters. 
 » Edit using the handwriting control bar: The handwriting control bar 
 appears when you write text with your stylus.
•  : Add a space.
•  : Delete a space or character.
•  : Add a new line.
•  : Open the virtual keyboard.
•  : Change the language. Or swipe up from the home screen and 
tap 
Settings > Stylus > Stylus Writing > Handwriting language.