Windows 10: Pen deadzone when first moving the pen

I'm having an issue in a program QGIS that is the exact same as this old question from 2018:https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/all/pen-deadzone-when-placing-tip-down/21765de6-e215-472a-9a4e-8b65e0e7037fIn some applications, there is no "deadzone" when the first moving the pen on the screen, but in others at least in QGIS, the pen has to touch the screen and then move a few millimeters before it registers the next "vertex" of the pen stroke. This makes drawing small details impossible because the first few millimeters of the stroke just turn into a straight line. After the st

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Stylus pen

Hi,

It can be a compatibility issue between the pen and your tablet. We suggest that you visit the manufacturer of the Bamboo Ink pen for the list of devices that are compatible with the pen.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

PEN TOOLS NOT WORKING

Hi Deepender,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. What is the make and model of the Pen tool and the computer?
   
2. What happens when you try to write?
   
3. Are you aware of any recent changes made on the device prior to this issue?
   
4. Which version of Windows is installed on your device?
   

Refer the article Which Windows operating system am I running to provide
the details.



If you’re using the Microsoft Surface Pen, you may refer the article
Troubleshoot Microsoft Surface Pen
for the troubleshooting steps. The same troubleshooting steps can also be implemented for the other pens as well.

Hope it helps.





Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

Surface Pen

Hi Paul,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

Let’s try simple steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. I would suggest you to go to the below link and try the steps.

Troubleshoot Surface Pen

Troubleshoot your Surface Pen - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.