Writing instruments
Where to find writing instruments
You can access all writing instruments by opening the pen icon from the toolbar while working in a Notebook, Quick Note, PDF, or eBook.
- Once open, select your preferred pen type, line thickness, and color (black, gray, white).
- To close the pen menu, tap the screen once with your pen.
Available writing instruments
Fountain pen
Emulates the classic ink flow of a fountain pen. It offers a slight variation in stroke width depending on pressure and movement. Great for elegant notes or handwriting that mimics the feel of ink on paper.
Ballpoint pen
Provides a clean and even line — ideal for everyday writing, annotations, and checklists. Smooth and steady with consistent width.
Fineliner
Produces a sharper, more technical line — perfect for diagrams or precise notes. Slightly firmer feel than the fountain pen.
Calligraphy pen
Adds flair with stylistic variation in line thickness. Great for headers, decorative writing, or stylized notes.
Pencil
Mimics a soft pencil texture. Useful for sketching, brainstorming, or anything where you want a more natural, hand-drawn look.
Highlighter
Used to mark text or add emphasis. Applies a translucent overlay that doesn’t interfere with handwritten or printed text. Available in black, gray, and white, with varying line thickness.
Eraser
Accessible separately from the pen menu, but acts as a writing mode when selected. Let's you erase handwritten content with either standard strokes, shape outlines, or “erase all.”
Pressure sensitivity and tilt support
Your Digital Pen is designed to respond to natural writing gestures:
- Pressure sensitivity: The harder you press, the bolder the line, especially noticeable in fountain pen, pencil, and calligraphy modes.
- Tilt support: Adjusting the pen's angle changes the width and texture of your stroke, particularly in pencil mode. This allows for realistic shading and dynamic lines.
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