Google Pixel users can now add handwritten notes on Google Docs with a finger or stylus

Google’s commitment to enhancing productivity and collaboration continues with the latest March Pixel Feature Drop. This update brings a game-changing feature to Google Docs that lets Pixel users provide feedback and annotations using their finger or stylus directly within documents.

The March Pixel Feature Drop introduces Google Docs Markups, letting you write directly onto documents with your finger or stylus. This powerful update transforms how you give feedback, take notes, and interact with digital documents.

Think of it like adding your personal touch, complete with handwritten annotations tailored to your style. The feature offers a range of tools, from colorful pens to highlighters. With Markups, you can circle important passages, scribble notes in the margins, or highlight key points — all within the Google Docs interface on your Pixel phone or tablet.

Google first teased this capability at MWC 2024 as part of its February Feature Drop, but now it’s widely accessible. If you have a device running Android 8.0 or above, you can start getting hands-on with your document reviews.

Markups streamlines the editing and feedback process, making it more natural for both the sender and recipient. Whether you’re a student, educator, or professional, Google Docs Markups is here to unlock new possibilities for how you work with digital documents.

But that’s not all. As part of the March Feature Drop, your Pixel device will not only receive a series of new features and functionalities, but also up to 34 bug fixes and performance improvements. So be sure to download and install it once the OTA notification pops up.