How to Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Windows 11

Option One

Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Settings

1. Open Settings ⚙️ by pressing Win+I.
2. Click on Bluetooth 🔷 & devices on the left side. Then click on Pen & Windows Ink on the right side.  Open Pen & Windows Ink settings
3. Click on Additional pen settings to expand it.
4. Look for the slider called The amount of time allowed between taps when you double-tap. Move the slider left to make the time shorter (faster taps) or right to make it longer (slower taps). The default time is 10. Hover your mouse over the slider to see the current number.
5. Close Settings when you are done.

Option Two

Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel 🎛️ in icon view. Click on the Pen and Touch icon.
2. Do the following:
   

   
   
   • Click on the Pen Options tab.
   
   
   • Select Double-tap.
   
   
   • Click on Settings.
   
   
3. Move the Speed slider left for slower taps or right for faster taps. Pick the speed you want. Then click OK.
   

   You can change pen double-tap speed using the traditional Control Panel 🎛️ menu if you prefer classic Windows settings ⚙️. Opening the Pen and Touch tool lets you adjust a dedicated speed slider and test your taps on a built-in graphic before saving your changes, giving you precise control over your stylus response time.

4. Click OK.
5. Close Control Panel 🎛️ when you are done.

Option Three

Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Registry Editor

1. ⚠️ Admin privileges required — Open Registry Editor by typing regedit.exe in your search box 🔍.
2. In the left pane, navigate to this location:
   

   You can change pen double-tap speed in Registry Editor by editing a specific system value if you want exact numerical control. Modifying the DblTime DWORD value lets you set the exact millisecond delay between taps, making it a handy option for advanced users who find standard menu sliders are not precise enough.

3. In the right pane, find the DblTime DWORD value. Double-click on it to edit it.
4. Click on Decimal. Type a number between 100 (fast) and 2000 (slow) for your desired double-tap speed. Then click OK.
   

   The default double-tap speed is 300.

5. Close Registry Editor when finished.
6. Sign out and sign back in, or restart your 🔄 computer to apply the changes.

Summary

Choosing how to change pen double-tap speed depends on which Windows menu you prefer to use for your stylus setup. Whether you pick the main Settings app ⚙️, the classic Control Panel 🎛️, or Registry Editor (a database that stores system settings), adjusting this timing helps your stylus register double-taps reliably every time you use it.