Rest your hand on the screen, like you would on a piece of paper, then start writing. Your Surface is designed to ignore your hand and other inputs while you write. Use the pointer that appears under your pen tip to guide you while you ink. Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED light flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode. If you don't see your pen in the list of devices, the LED light can help you find the issue. Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds.

And if you make a mistake, don’t worry, it can be easily corrected, as the Surface Slim Pen 2 is fitted with an eraser at the tip. The Microsoft Surface Pen 2 works great with the Concepts app on a Surface Laptop Studio (Image credit: Future) Press and hold the top button of your pen for 5-7 seconds until the LED flashes white to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode. Press the top button of your Slim Pen to launch Microsoft Whiteboard. To customize the top button shortcuts or change pen settings, select Start > Settings > Devices > Pen & Windows Ink . Charge your penPlace your pen on an item and hold it there until the circle around the pointer completes. Then move the item to where you want it to go. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink > Tactile signals, then make sure this setting is turned on. Surface Slim Pen came with a Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard or a USB-C charging base. Both can be used to charge your pen. Select an accessory to learn how to set it up and more:

On your pen, press and hold the top button until the LED light blinks to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode. Make sure Bluetooth is on, then select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. Choose Surface Pen in the list of devices. Follow any other instructions if they appear, then select Done. On your pen, press and hold the top button until the LED light blinks, to turn on Bluetooth pairing mode.The use of haptics is fantastic and makes the Microsoft Surface Pen 2 a really nice stylus to use for digital art. The shape too makes it easy to use in long runs of creativity, though I did find myself adjusting the pen between my fingers more than I have done with a regular drawing tablet stylus, such as those from Wacom and Huion. If you have a Surface Pro X, there are two ways you can automatically connect your pen to it. Here's how:

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. Once your pen is paired, you'll be able to use the top button. The top button does different things depending on how you interact with the button. To change these shortcuts, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices> Pen & Windows Ink. Note: Some actions vary based on the app or feature of Windows you're using. Use the top button of your pen Pair Surface Pen Your Surface Slim Pen 2 can be charged by a Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, and more. For a complete list of supported charging accessories, see How to charge your Surface Slim Pen. RelatedUse Swift Connect to automatically connect your Slim Pen. To do this, simply write on the screen with your pen. A setup experience will appear and help you customize 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. If you own a Surface Pro 8 or Surface Laptop Studio, or are considering buying one, then you should absolutely get the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2. It's a smartly designed stylus with some unique features as well as a clever design.