The S Pen is a powerful tool on the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus. Here are some of the best tips and features to help you get the most out of it:
🖊️ Essential S Pen Tips & Features
| Feature | Tip | How to Use It |
Air Command Customize your quick access menu. This is the floating menu that appears when you remove the S Pen or press its button while hovering over the screen. | Go to Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air command to change the shortcuts to your most-used apps or S Pen features. |
Screen Off Memo :-Take a note without unlocking your tablet. Great for suen ideas or phone numbers. | Simply remove the S Pen while the screen is off. Start writing immediately. Tap the Save button when done, and it will be saved in Samsung Notes. |
| S Pen to Text | Write directly into text fields, and the tablet converts your handwriting to typing instantly. | Ensure this feature is enabled in Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > S Pen to text. Just start writing in a search bar, address bar, or message field. |
| Smart Select | Quickly clip and share specific parts of your screen, even animated GIFs. | Open Air Command and select Smart select. Draw a shape around the content you want to capture. You can choose from Rectangle, Lasso, or even an Animation (for GIFs). |
| Air Actions | Use the S Pen as a remote control for certain apps, especially the camera and media. | Hold the S Pen button and perform specific gestures (like a circle or zig-zag) to change camera modes, zoom, or control media playback. Check Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions for full customization. |
| Screen Write | Annotate screenshots for feedback or drawing on images. | Open Air Command and select Screen write. It will take a screenshot, and you can instantly write or draw on it. |
| Air View | Preview content without opening it. Hover the S Pen over items like photos in the Gallery, calendar events, or links. | This feature should be on by default. You'll see a small preview pop up as you hover the S Pen's tip over the screen. |
| Drawing/Coloring | Use the PENUP app for a massive library of coloring pages and drawing challenges. | Find the PENUP app on your tablet (it may be pre-installed) and explore the various art tools and community features. |
⚙️ Customization and Power Tips
Change the Pen Button Action: You can customize what happens when you press and hold the S Pen button. Go to Settings > Advanced features > S Pen > Air actions and select Hold down Pen button to to choose a quick-launch app, like the Camera or Samsung Notes.
"Warn if S Pen is left behind": Enable this setting in the S Pen menu. Your tablet will alert you if you walk away without the S Pen, ensuring you don't lose it.
Quick Notes: You can often set up a quick note shortcut by pressing and holding the S Pen button and then double-tapping the screen with the S Pen (check your S Pen settings for this specific feature).
Do you want to dive deeper into note-taking features like converting notes to text or specific drawing tools?