Press the end of the stylus in to release it, then slide it out of the phone.

If your screen was locked, Moto Note will open so you can quickly jot a note without unlocking. . You can also change what happens when you remove the stylus. Learn more.

To keep track of your stylus:

• Be sure to turn on Record last removal so you'll be able to see when and where you last removed the stylus.
• To get a notification if the stylus has been out and unused for a while, so you don’t forget it, turn on Removal reminder.

When you remove the stylus from your unlocked phone, the stylus menu appears, giving you quick access to tools.

If you tap anywhere on the screen, the stylus menu shrinks to a bubble you can move around the screen. When not in use, it becomes transparent . Tap it to open the stylus menu.

If you don’t want the menu when you remove the stylus, you can turn the menu off.

If you want the stylus menu but don't see it or , turn the menu on.

In any app where you would type, you can handwrite with your stylus instead.

To handwrite:

1. To open the keyboard, tap a text field where you want the cursor.
2. To switch to the handwriting keyboard, tap .

3. In the text entry box, start writing with your stylus (or finger) and watch the text appear at the cursor.

If you don't see the handwriting keyboard, turn it on:

1. On the keyboard, tap > Languages.
2. Tap Languages and select your language.

3. Swipe right, if needed, and turn on Handwriting layout.

   If you don't see it, then Handwriting is not available for your language.

4. Tap Done.

To learn more, read Google's help.