How to use Note assist with Galaxy AI

The Note assist feature on Galaxy devices is designed to enhance and simplify your thoughts, lists and reminders. Whatever you use your Notes for, discover more about the Note Assist feature with our quick guide to auto-formatting, summarisation and translations.

An S Pen with the Note assist feature on a Galaxy S24

Please note: If you use an S Pen to take notes, your writing must be legible for Note assist to produce optimal results.

In order to use the functions within Note assist, first navigate to the feature.

Note assist homepage Note assist homepage

Step 1. Open the Samsung Notes app > Tap Create note icon.

Typed note in Samsung Notes app Typed note in Samsung Notes app

Step 2. Write your notes with either the keyboard or S Pen > Tap Note assist icon above the keyboard.

Popup window with list of Note assist functions Popup window with list of Note assist functions

Step 3. Select one of the following options: Auto format, Summarise, Correct spelling, or Translate.

  • Auto format

The Auto format function restructures your notes for better readability by using headers, bullets, and more.

Please note: A minimum of 200 characters is needed for the Auto format function to work.

Secondary popup window with Auto format options Secondary popup window with Auto format options

Step 1. Select the formatting style type to apply to your note: Headers and bullets and Meeting notes.

The note auto formatted with bold headers The note auto formatted with bold headers

Step 2. Swipe left or right to view format options > Leave the format you want on screen.

* You can also copy or add the reformatted note to the existing or a new note. Additionally, you can replace the original note with the reformatted text.

  • Summarise

The Summarise function analyses the content of your notes and produces a condensed version that contains all the key information.

Please note: The note must include a minimum of 200 characters for the Summarise function to work.

A popup window with a summary of the note A popup window with a summary of the note

Your device analyses the text and displays a summary.

* You can also copy or add the summarised note to the existing or a new note. Additionally, you can replace the original note with the summarised text.

  • Correct spelling

The Notes assist Correct spelling function identifies and revises spelling and punctuation errors with your notes. Any changes made will be underlined in blue.

Popup window showing where revisions have been made Popup window showing where revisions have been made

Your device analyses the text and displays a revised version.

* You can also copy or add the revised note to the existing or a new note. Additionally, you can replace the original note with the revised text.

  • Translate

Note assist Translate converts your notes from one language to another.

Please note:

  • Supported languages (Regions)
    Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional (Hong Kong, Taiwan), Dutch, English (Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States), French (Canada, France), German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian (Russian Federation), Spanish (Mexico, Spain, United States), Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese.

    * More languages will be added in future updates.
    (Last updated, November 2024)
A popup window with the note translated into Korean A popup window with the note translated into Korean

Step 1. AI analyses the text and displays the translation.

A popup window with language options A popup window with language options

Step 2. You can change the language after translation and add more languages. You may need to download language packs if you have not already done so.

* You can also copy or add the translated note to the existing or a new note. Additionally, you can replace the original note with the translated text.

The Generate cover function enables you to create unique thumbnail icons for your notes so you can distinguish one set from another, which makes locating specific notes easier.

Selecting a note in the Samsung Notes app. Selecting a note in the Samsung Notes app.

Step 1. Open a note in the Samsung Notes app > Touch and hold a note > Tap More.

More options More options

Step 2. Select Generate cover.

A popup asking to apply the recommended cover. A popup asking to apply the recommended cover.

Step 3. Tap Done to apply the recommended cover.

* You can also change the cover style or colour by opening a note > More options icon (three vertical dots) > Edit cover.

How to use Note Assist How to use Note Assist

Click here to read more about the AI features on supported Samsung Galaxy devices and models.

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