Michael Hill
mdhillca@gmail.com 2012

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Define the button functions and pressure feel of the Wacom stylus.

# Configure the stylus

Open the Activities overview and start typing Wacom Tablet.

Click on Wacom Tablet to open the panel.

If no tablet is detected, you’ll be asked to Please plug in or turn on your Wacom tablet. Click Bluetooth in the sidebar to connect a wireless tablet.

There is a section containing settings specific to each stylus, with the device name (the stylus class) and diagram at the top.

If no stylus is detected, you’ll be asked to Please move your stylus to the proximity of the tablet to configure it.

These settings can be adjusted:

Tip Pressure Feel: use the slider to adjust the “feel” between Soft and Firm.

Button/Scroll Wheel configuration (these change to reflect the stylus). Click the menu next to each label to select one of these functions: Left Mouse Button Click, Middle Mouse Button Click, Right Mouse Button Click, Back, or Forward.

Click Test Settings in the header bar to pop down a sketchpad where you can test your stylus settings.