S Pen Functions - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

S Pen Functions

The S Pen provides a variety of helpful functions.
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content
or view information about an item on the screen.
The following Air view features are available:
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Preview an email message before opening it.
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Preview the contents of a photo album or enlarge a
picture.
•
Preview a video and navigate to a specific scene by
hovering over the timeline.
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View the name or description of an icon or a button.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
S Pen's on‑screen pointer is a solid color.
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Direct Pen Input
When entering text, you can open a Handwriting
window that allows you to write with the S Pen.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. Hover the S Pen over a text field until
Handwriting is displayed.
2. Tap Handwriting. The Handwriting window is
displayed.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write an
entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your
entries are converted into text.
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To edit the converted text, use the Space, Delete,
and Enter icons.
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To change the position of the cursor, drag the
pointer below the cursor to the desired position
for editing.
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