How to Change Pen Button for Right-Click in Windows 11

Do you use a pen (stylus) with your Windows 11 device? You can set up your pen button to work like a right-click on a mouse. This makes your pen easier to use. Let’s walk through how to do this.

Before You Start: Pair Your Pen with Windows 11

First, make sure your pen is connected to your device using Bluetooth. If you need help pairing your pen, check out this simple guide: How to Pair a Pen with Windows 11.

What Does the Pen Button Do by Default?

Why would you want to change this? By default, pressing and holding the pen tip acts like right-clicking with a mouse. But you can change what the pen button does. This helps you work the way you want.

How to Make the Pen Button Act Like Right-Click

1. Open the Settings app. Click the Start menu and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In Settings, click on Bluetooth & devices on the left side menu.
   
   

   

3. Find and click on the Pen & Windows Ink tile on the right side.
   
   

   

4. Click to open Additional pen settings inside the Pen & Windows Ink section.
5. Look for the option “Use the pen button as a right-click equivalent” and check the box to turn it on.
6. If you want to turn this off later, just uncheck the box.
   
   

   

7. When done, close the Settings app. Your pen button will now work like a right-click!

Advanced: Turn On/Off Pen Button Right-Click Using Windows Registry (Optional)

What happens if you want more control? Advanced users can change this setting using the Windows Registry Editor. This method takes a few more steps.

1. [ADMIN PRIVILEGES REQUIRED] Open the Registry Editor. Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Go to this folder path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Wisp\Pen\SysEventParameters
3. If you don’t see the SysEventParameters folder, right-click on Pen, choose New > Key, and name it SysEventParameters.
   
   

   

4. Right-click on the right side of the SysEventParameters key. Choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it RightMaskEnable.
5. Double-click RightMaskEnable. Set the Base to Decimal. Then enter one of these values:
   
   
   
   • 1 to enable the pen button right-click
   
   
   • 0 to disable it
   
   
   
   

   

6. Save your changes and restart your computer to make it work.

Summary

Why do this? Using your pen button as a right-click makes working on Windows 11 easier and faster.

What happens when done? You can easily turn this on or off in the Settings app without any technical skills. For advanced users, the Registry Editor offers another way to control this feature.

Customize your pen to fit your style and boost your productivity!

Need more info? Check Microsoft’s official guide on changing pen settings: Microsoft.com