Enable or Disable Pen Press & Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11 (2024 updated)

Here's how to Enable or Disable Pen Press & Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11.

In Windows, the pen press and hold feature allows you to simulate a right-click by pressing and holding the pen tip on the screen. This can be useful for accessing context menus with a pen input device, but some users might find it inconvenient or prefer to disable it. Here are the steps to enable or disable the pen press and hold for right-clicking:

Enable or Disable Pen Press & Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 10 and Windows 11

#### Method 1: Using Pen & Windows Ink Settings

1. **Open Settings**:
Press `Win + I` to open the Settings app.

2. **Go to Devices**:
Click on "Devices" in Windows 10.
In Windows 11, click on "Bluetooth & devices."

3. **Pen & Windows Ink**:
In Windows 10, select "Pen & Windows Ink" from the left sidebar.
In Windows 11, select "Pen & Windows Ink" from the list of devices options.

4. **Configure Pen Settings**:
Look for an option related to "Pen shortcuts" or similar.
There may be an option to enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking directly.

#### Method 2: Using Control Panel

1. **Open Control Panel**:
Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog box, type `control`, and press Enter.

2. **Open Pen and Touch Settings**:
In the Control Panel, change the "View by" setting to "Large icons" or "Small icons" to make it easier to find.
Click on "Pen and Touch."

3. **Pen and Touch Settings**:
In the Pen and Touch settings window, go to the "Pen Options" tab.
Select "Press and hold" from the list and click on "Settings."

4. **Enable or Disable Press and Hold**:
To disable, uncheck the box that says "Enable press and hold for right-clicking."
To enable, check the box.
Click "OK" to save the changes.

Additional Tips
**Test the Settings**: After making changes, test the pen on the screen to ensure that the settings are applied as desired.
**Restart if Necessary**: Some changes might require a restart of your computer to take effect.

These steps should help you easily enable or disable the press and hold feature for right-clicking with a pen in Windows.

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