Learn the basics
Stylus shortcuts
When you remove the stylus, the following stylus shortcuts appear. If you
don’t select a shortcut, the stylus shortcuts minimize. Tap to expand
again. To hide stylus shortcuts, touch and hold , and then drag it to .
To show stylus shortcuts again, replace the stylus and then remove it
again.
Float bubble shortcuts. Tap the shortcuts to open Moto Note, screenshot editor, Google Keep Notes, Gif recorder, or Handwriting Calculator. Tap the settings icon on the bottom middle
to set up your stylus.
» Take a note: Tap to start writing or drawing in Moto Note. Or, swipe
up from the home screen and tap 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.
» Record your screen and save as GIF: Ta p
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 the home screen
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.
» Use Google Keep Notes: Tap to capture your thoughts, set
reminders, and more. Or, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Keep Notes. For more, visit https://support.google.com/keep.
» Use Handwriting Calculator: Tap to perform handwritten
calculations and get quick results after entering your mathematical
expressions or equations. To switch between dierent calculation
formats, tap DEG, DECIMAL, RAD, FRACTION, or MIXED. You can also
edit and delete your formula. For more, see Handwriting calculator.
» Customize stylus shortcuts: Tap to customize your stylus shortcuts.
Or, you can also swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >
Stylus > When device is unlocked. To change the order of the
shortcuts, press and hold a shortcut and drag it to a dierent place. To
add a shortcut, tap a feature or an app. To delete a shortcut, tap at
the shortcut icon.
GIF
Customize your stylus shortcuts.
Write a note and save it to Moto Note.
Ta ke a screenshot and edit it.
Tap to make a GIF from screen recording.
Ta ke a screenshot and edit it.
Capture a thought or list in Keep Notes.
Tap to open Handwriting Calculator.