Using Microsoft’s ink tools

Using Microsoft’s ink tools, you can write or draw, highlight content and erase ink in Microsoft Office applications.

To write or draw

1. Press or.

   Microsoft’s ink tools options appear.

2. Select Pen.

3. If you want to change the pen color or thickness, press Select Color, and then select a color or thickness from the Pen Tools ribbon.

4. Write or draw in your document.

5. Press or, and then select Select Tool when you’re done.

   Note 

   If you don’t complete this step, your interactive product continues interpreting screen touches as pen strokes.

To highlight content

1. Press or.

   Microsoft’s ink tools options appear.

2. Select Highlighter.

3. If you want to change the highlighter color or thickness, press Select Color, and then select a color or thickness from the Pen Tools ribbon.

4. Highlight over content in your document.

5. Press or, and then select Select Tool when you’re done.

   Note 

   If you don’t complete this step, your interactive product continues interpreting screen touches as highlighting.

To erase ink

1. Press or.

   Microsoft’s ink tools options appear.

2. Select Eraser.

3. Erase the ink with your interactive product’s eraser.

4. Press or, and then select Select Tool when you’re done.

   Note 

   If you don’t complete this step, your interactive product continues interpreting screen touches as erasing.