Surface Pen help & learning

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Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen

Compatibility and features

Help identify your pen, see which Surface devices it’s compatible with, and review supported features.

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Use Surface Slim Pen

Learn about tactile signals on your pen and how to connect it to your Surface.

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Drawing on Surface screen

Express yourself freely with digital ink

Get tips on how to use your pen in Microsoft 365.

How to use your pen

Taking Surface Slim pen

How to charge your Surface Slim Pen

Learn about the different ways you can charge your Surface Slim Pen.

Charge Slim Pen

Surface Pen and question mark

Troubleshoot your pen

Try these steps if your Slim Pen or Surface Pen isn't pairing or working with your Surface.

Troubleshoot your pen

USB-C Charging base with Surface Slim Pen

Use USB-C Charging base with your pen

Set up your charging base to store your Surface Slim Pen.

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Surface Pen and batteries

Change Surface Pen batteries

Learn how to change the batteries in your pen.

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Pointing Surface Pen tip

Replace pen tips

Learn how to get replacement tips for your pen.

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Use Surface Pen

Write, draw, and navigate with a pen with on your Surface.

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Where to buy Surface accessories

Discover the full range of Surface accessories at the Microsoft Store and select retail partners.

If the Microsoft Store isn’t available in your region, you can still shop Surface products at these trusted retailers.

Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025

Microsoft is no longer providing free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11. Windows 11 offers a modern and efficient experience designed to meet current demands for heightened security.

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Top down angled view of Surface Pro 1st Edition with Flex KB and Pen