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Use pen, voice, touch with Windows

Work your way with Windows 11. Enjoy speed, convenience, and precision with touchscreen gestures, voice navigation, and digital pen input.
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Touchscreen gestures

Windows 11 now recognizes more touch gestures. 1 In addition to your standard swipe, pinch, and scroll, you can swipe in from the edge of your screen to open useful tools like notifications, widgets, and the taskbar.

Digital pen

Instantly turn your handwriting into text using a digital pen, 3 4 launch the apps you use the most, or add a personal touch with the natural movement of your hand.
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Voice input

Use your voice to interact with buttons and icons, 2 navigate menus and sliders, and to type with the help of AI that will transcribe your words into text.

Windows 11 touchscreen devices and digital pens

With the touch of a finger or stroke of a pen, Windows 11 gives you what you need to be in your element. Learn more about touchscreen and digital pen capabilities and find the PC that’s right for you.

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Digital pen PCs

Choose from a variety of PCs that support digital pen functions.

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Touchscreen PCs

See which PCs support touchscreen interactions.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, Windows 11 offers full touchscreen support, and it now recognizes even more touch gestures. 1 It's designed to be compatible with touch-enabled devices, which allow you to interact with the operating system using different gestures. Windows 11 provides a touch-friendly user interface with larger icons and spacing that make it easier to navigate. Easily open all windows, switch to your last opened app, zoom, and more with these touchscreen gestures. Whether you're using a tablet, 2-in-1, laptop, computer, or other touchscreen monitor, Windows 11 provides a seamless touch experience that is convenient and enhances your productivity.
  • Pen is a feature in Windows 11 that allows you to use a digital pen to write, draw, and interact naturally on your device. With it, you can take notes, sketch, and mark up documents directly on your screen and use tools for easy access to pen-enabled apps and features.
  • Yes, Windows 11 has voice control capabilities. It offers built-in voice recognition and commands you can use to navigate and control your device. With Voice access, you can complete different tasks, such as launching applications, navigating menus, opening files, and voice typing. This feature is great if you're looking for more ways to be productive on your Windows 11 device or if you have mobility or accessibility needs.
  • Yes, Windows 11 has support for touch gestures. With a simple swipe, pinch, or tap, you can easily navigate through apps, files, menus, and more on your Windows 11 device. Scroll, zoom, and rotate images or documents using various touch gestures. Windows 11 provides a smooth and intuitive touch experience that makes it simpler and more enjoyable to use your device.
  • Yes, you can use a digital pen with Windows 11. Whether you want to take handwritten notes, draw, sketch, or annotate documents, a digital pen can provide you with the ease and accuracy you need while using your Windows 11 device. This operating system recognizes the pressure sensitivity of your pen and allows you to create varying line thicknesses and shading in your digital artwork. With the support for digital pens, Windows 11 enhances your creativity to naturally bring your ideas to life.
  • A Windows pen, also known as a digital pen, offers precise digital inking capabilities for writing, drawing, and annotating on your touchscreen device. Because you may comfortably rest your hand on your device while you write, a Windows pen has palm rejection to avoid unintentional inputs and considers pressure sensitivity for varying line thickness. Some Windows pens, like Surface Slim Pen 2, have customizable shortcut buttons for quicker access to functions. Windows pens may also have built-in eraser functionality. Navigate menus and perform other actions using a Windows pen and touch gestures. Enhance your Windows 11 experience using a digital pen to precisely navigate your device.
  • Windows 11 is designed to support productivity, creativity, and ease of use for everyone. Learn about the built-in accessibility features for vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, focus, and more.

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  • [1] Requires a PC with touchscreen capability.
  • [2] Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability.
  • [3] Pen-capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessories may be sold separately.
  • [4] Some third-party apps may not be compatible with handwriting to text conversion.

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