How to Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Windows 11
The “Use pen as mouse” setting in Windows 11 lets your digital pen work like a regular mouse pointer.
This feature transforms your stylus into a pointing device, allowing you to move the cursor and click on items, not just swipe or scroll.
You can turn this setting on when you need extra precision for tasks like selecting small buttons or doing detailed work on your screen.
Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Settings
- Open Settings by pressing
Win+Ion your keyboard. - Click on Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
- Click on Pen & Windows Ink on the right side. Open Pen & Windows Ink settings
- Click on Additional pen settings to expand the section.
- Check the box next to Let me use my pen as a mouse when it’s available to turn it on. Or uncheck it to turn it off (this is the default setting).
- You can now close Settings.
Turn the pen-as-mouse feature on or off in Windows 11 through the Settings app. This change allows your digital pen to act like a mouse pointer, handy for precise selections or navigating your device. Follow these steps to adjust the pen as mouse setting in Windows 11.
Your pen will now work like a mouse when this setting is turned on.
Option Two
Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse Using Registry
You can change the pen-as-mouse option in Windows 11 using the Registry Editor, a tool for advanced users to modify system settings. This advanced method lets you enable or disable the pen as mouse functionality. To manage the pen as mouse Windows 11 setting via the registry, follow these registry editing instructions precisely.
- Open Windows Terminal as an administrator.
- Run the command below for what you want to do.
To Turn On Use Pen as Mouse:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Pen" /v PenInteractionModel /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
To Turn Off Use Pen as Mouse:
reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\Pen" /v PenInteractionModel /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
This is the default setting.
Summary
Switch the pen as mouse feature on or off in Windows 11 using either the Settings menu or the Registry Editor. Both methods achieve the same result: making your pen act like a mouse pointer instead of just scrolling.
How to use a pen instead of a mouse?
Your tablet surface aligns with your monitor. So, if you want your cursor in the top left corner of your screen, move your pen’s tip to the top left of your tablet.
Can you use a Surface Pen as a mouse?
Navigate and click using your pen. Your pen can be used throughout Windows, similar to how you would use a mouse or keyboard. Here are some actions you can start with. Tap on an item. Press and hold the side button, then tap on the item.
How do you use the S Pen as a cursor?
To use your S Pen as a cursor in Windows 11, activate ‘Warp mode’. Hold down the S Pen’s button while keeping the pen still; this lets you reposition the cursor or navigate apps and webpages.
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