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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G - Configure S Pen Settings

2026-10-12 13:33:48.695

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G - Configure S Pen Settings

Here's how to configure S Pen settings (e.g., Air actions, Screen off memo, etc.) on your Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G.
If you need to customize what happens when you use your S Pen™ on your Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G, view this info.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Advanced features
    S Pen
    .
  3. Tap any of the following to configure preferred options or tap any of the switches to turn on or off:
    • Air actions
      1. Tap the switch to turn on or off.
      2. From the 'Anywhere actions' section, tap
        Press and hold Pen button
         then select the preferred app.
      3. Tap each gesture button then select the preferred function or app.
      4. From the 'App actions' section, select each app (e.g., Camera, Samsung Notes, etc.) then configure the gesture actions as preferred.
      5. From the 'General app actions' section, configure Camera and Media as preferred.
      6. Tap the
        Back icon
         Back icon (at the top) to return to the previous screen.
    • Air command
      1. From the 'Menu style' section, select 'Standard' or 'Compact'.
      2. Tap
        Shortcuts
        .
      3. To add an app shortcut to the side bar, touch and hold the app then drag it to the desired space on the side bar.
      4. To remove an app from the side bar, tap the
        Remove icon
         Remove icon.
      5. Tap the
        Back icon
         to return to the previous screen.
      6. Tap
        Show Air command icon
         to turn on or off.
      7. Tap
        Open Air command with Pen button
         to turn on or off.
      8. Tap the
        Back icon
         to return to the previous screen.
    • Air view
      1. Tap the switch to turn on or off.
      2. Select the preferred option:
        • Previews and pointer
        • Pointer only
        • Previews only
      3. Tap the
        Back icon
         to return to the previous screen.
    • S Pen to text
      1. Tap the switch to turn on or off.
      2. When S Pen to text is on, tap
        Show writing toolbar
         to turn on or off.
      3. Review the info or tap
        How to edit
         for info on how to use the feature.
      4. Tap the
        Back icon
         to return to the previous screen.
    • When S Pen is removed
      Tap then select the preferred option:
      • Open Air command
      • Create note
      • Do nothing
    • Screen off memos
    • Quick notes
    • More S Pen settings
      • S Pen unlock
        Only available if a screen lock is enabled.
      • Allow multiple S Pens
      • Warn if S Pen is left behind
      • Sounds