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.
Float bubble shortcuts. Tap the shortcuts to open Moto Note, screenshot editor, Coloring book, Cinemagraph, or Gif recorder. 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.
» Use Coloring book: Tap to color in Coloring book.
» Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode: Ta p to create a splash of
motion in a still photo. To learn more, see Take moving cinemagraphs.
» 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.
Tip: See also Stylus and Explore by touch.
Handwrite with a stylus
Use the stylus to write directly into text boxes. Your handwriting will be
converted into text.
Note: This feature may not be available in all languages.
» Handwrite text: Remove the stylus and tap 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. See Set up the stylus to change the stylus settings.
Tip: If you cannot handwrite on the screen, tap next to the entered text
GIF
Set up your stylus.
Write a note and save it to Moto Note.
Ta ke a screenshot and edit it.
Open your camera in Cinemagraph mode.
Open Coloring book.
Tap to make a GIF from screen recording