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    How to use your Surface Pen - Microsoft Support

    • Learn how to write, draw, navigate, and customize your Surface Pen on Windows 10 devices. Find out how to pair, change settings, and use apps with your pen.… See more

    Overview

    Interact with your Surface in new ways using Surface Pen. If you're not sure which pen you have, go to Identify your Surface Pen and features.
    Here's an o… See more

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    Write and draw

    Use your Surface Pen in any app that supports inking. To see which apps to start with, go to … See more

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    Use the top button of your pen

    Pair Surface Pen
    Your pen uses Bluetooth to pair with your Surface. Here's how: 1.Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bl… See more

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    Customize your pen

    Change pen pressure
    Use the Surface app to check your pen pressure settings. To open it, select Start , enter surface, and select it to open the app. If the app d… See more

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    Try these apps with your pen

    Ready to write your ideas, take notes, and be more productive with ink? Get started with these apps.
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  1. Use the pen menu in Windows

    • Show pen menu If you have a pen, tap it on your screen. The pen menu will appear in the corner of your taskbar.
    • Add or remove shortcuts You can add up to four apps as shortcuts to your pen menu. ...
    • Collaborate in Whiteboard Whiteboard is a freeform, intelligent canvas for real time ideation, creation, and collaboration. ...
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    How do I use a pen in Windows 10?
    Place your pen on an item and hold it there until the circle around the pointer completes. Then move the item to where you want it to go. Press and hold the side button, then drag your pen over the items you want to select. Note: Some actions vary based on the app or feature of Windows you're using.

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    How to use pen in Windows 11?
    To enable pen in Windows 11, you just need to pair it using Add a device feature in Bluetooth & devices settings. Hold on the shortcuts button on the pen for seven seconds to enable pairing mode and pair it to Windows 11 PC and start using it.

    Configure Pen shortcuts & Touch settings in Windows 11/10

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    Is Surface Pen compatible with Windows 10?
    Compatibility details can be found at Surface Pen Compatibility. Pairing functionality requires Windows 10 or 11 with the latest updates. Surface Pen tilt functionality is currently available with Surface Pro 5th Gen, Surface Pro 6, Surface Book 2, Surface Go, Surface Studio 1st Gen, and Surface Studio 2. May require updated firmware.

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    How do I use the pen menu on Windows 10?
    To add or remove shortcuts to the Pen menu on Windows 11, Tap anywhere on the screen with your pen to open the pen menu. It will appear on the corner of your taskbar. To add apps, select Add or Remove to remove apps from the pen menu. On Windows 10, you don’t have much to do with the pen menu as it can only be used on Whiteboard, Snip & Sketch.

    Configure Pen shortcuts & Touch settings in Windows 11/10

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    How do I change the pen on Windows 11?
    You can also customize what the pen does on different clicks you make using it or its shortcut button on Windows 11/10. To change what the pen does when you click double-click or hold down the pen’s shortcut button on Windows 11, open the Settings app, select Bluetooth & devices and go to Pen & Windows Ink.

    Configure Pen shortcuts & Touch settings in Windows 11/10

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    How do I change my pen on Windows 10?
    To change what the pen does when you click double-click or hold down the pen’s shortcut button on Windows 10, open the Settings app, select Devices, and then Pen & Windows Ink. You can select what the pen clicks do by using the drop-down boxes under Click once, Double-click, or Press and hold (only supported on some pens).

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    Microsoft Surface Pen - See Compatibility of Stylus

    Experience natural on-screen writing with Surface Pen, which is compatible with a wide variety of Surface devices and models like the Surface Pro, Surface Go, and Surface Laptop, among others. Learn more about this Microsoft stylus, …

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    How to Configure Your Pen and Its Buttons on …

    Jan 3, 2017 · Windows 10 gained a new pen settings panel with the Anniversary Update. If your device has a pen or another type of stylus, you can customize exactly how it works and what its buttons do from the Settings window.

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    Use the pen menu in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Learn how to access your favorite apps, collaborate in Whiteboard, and take screenshots with the Snipping tool using the pen menu in Windows 11 and Windows 10. The pen menu appears when you tap the screen with your pen …

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    How to Use Handwriting Input on Windows 10 - How …

    Mar 13, 2017 · Windows 10's handwriting keyboard allows you to enter text into any application with a pen or other stylus.

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    How to Use (or Disable) the Windows Ink Workspace …

    Aug 15, 2016 · It's designed to make using a digital pen faster and easier with a Windows 10 tablet or convertible device. Aside from being a dedicated launcher for pen-enabled apps, the Windows Ink Workspace includes new Sticky …

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    Configure Pen shortcuts & Touch settings in Windows …

    Feb 7, 2023 · Windows 11 has all the features like Windows 10 to let the users use Pen and touch. It has even bettered some features in Windows 11. In this guide, we show you how to Configure Pen...

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    Surface Slim Pen 2: everything you need to know

    Jan 23, 2024 · Surface Slim Pen 2 is a revolutionary accessory that mimics the feeling of writing and drawing on paper on your touchscreen. Learn how to set it up, customize it, and use it with various Surface devices, such as Surface Pro …

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