How to change pen button function on Windows 11

When using a connected stylus on Windows 11, users have the option to modify actions for single-click, double-click, and press-and-hold functions through the desktop settings app. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3941, you can customize the pen shortcut button to open Click to Do with a single click, double-click, or press-and-hold. Here's how to change pen functions on Windows 11.

How to change pen functions on Windows 11

Step 1:

You open the settings interface on Windows, then click on Bluetooth & devices in the list on the left of the interface.

Look to the right, scroll down and click on Pen & Windows Ink .

Step 2:

Go to the custom interface for the connected pen on Windows 11 computer. At the Choose what your shortcut button does option , we expand the settings and will see 3 actions for the pen to connect to the computer.

1. Single-click – Select action when clicked once.
2. Double-click – Select the action to perform when double-clicking.
3. Press and hold – Choose the action to perform when pressing and holding.

We click on each pen action to select the operation we want to assign to that action.

Customizing the buttons on your Windows 11-connected pen can boost your productivity and streamline your workflow.

Lesley Montoya

Update 12 May 2025