How to Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Windows 11
Use pen as mouse in Windows 11 turns your digital stylus into a standard computer pointer so you can click small buttons, drag files, and browse the web with high precision.
This built-in feature lets you control the screen directly with your pen instead of using a physical mouse or a trackpad. You can turn the option on or off in the Windows 11 Settings app in just a few clicks.
You enable or disable “Use pen as mouse” in Windows 11 Settings under Bluetooth & devices Pen & Windows Ink Expand Additional pen settings and check or uncheck the box next to “Let me use my pen as a mouse”.
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.
You can turn on use pen as mouse in Windows 11 through the main Settings app to control your computer with a stylus instead of a traditional mouse. This built-in option lets your digital pen act like a pointer for clicking and dragging items on your screen. You can change this behavior at any time by opening the Bluetooth and devices menu.
Your pen will now work like a mouse when this setting remains turned on.
Option Two
Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse Using Registry
You can also configure use pen as mouse in Windows 11 by editing the system registry if you prefer using advanced command-line tools. This method updates the underlying system values directly without needing to navigate through the graphical settings menus. Make sure you follow the specific commands carefully to avoid making unwanted changes to your operating system.
- 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
Run the appropriate command below depending on your preference. To enable the feature, execute the command for turning it on, or run the default command to turn it off.
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 limiting you to scrolling.
How to use a pen instead of a mouse?
Your tablet surface aligns with your monitor. Moving your pen's tip to the top left of your tablet places your cursor in the top left corner of your screen.
Can you use a Surface Pen as a mouse?
Navigate and click using your pen. Your pen functions throughout Windows, similar to a mouse or keyboard. Several actions provide a starting point. Tapping an item works directly, or pressing and holding the side button while tapping selects items.
How do you use the S Pen as a cursor?
To use your S Pen as a cursor in Windows 11, activate Warp mode. Holding down the S Pen's button while keeping the pen still allows you to reposition the cursor or navigate apps and webpages.
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