Customize user options

Customize user options

The Options screen allows you to customize pen button mode and other preferences for your device.

To access the Options screen:

  1. Open Wacom Center.
  2. Select your device in the Devices sidebar.
  3. In the main content area, click on any settings link (Pen settings, ExpressKey settings, etc.). You will proceed to Wacom Tablet Properties.
  4. Click the Options button at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Edit your settings on the Options screen.
  6. Note: The available options listed in the table below will vary, depending on your device.


    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen.

    Hover ClickThis is the default Pen Button Mode setting. Hold the pen tip close to your Wacom device and press the pen button to perform a right-click or other click action (double-click, etc.).
    Click & TapIf your Pen Button mode is Click & Tap, press down the pen button and then touch the device surface with your pen tip to perform a right-click or other click action (double-click, etc.). This option allows for a more precise placement of pen clicks.
    Tip-up AssistThis feature is turned on by default and helps you accurately place a crosshair or control point with your pen in the exact place that you are targeting, without moving the targeted location 1-2 pixels when you release pressure on the pen tip. To turn off Tip-up Assist, deselect the checkbox.
    Note: The Tip-up Assist feature only applies to the Pro Pen 3, Pro Pen 2, Pro Pen 3D & Pro Pen Slim pens.
    Tablet Light BrightnessIf this applies to your device, move the slider to adjust the brightness level or to turn off status LEDs and active area markers.
    Pressure CompatibilitySelect this option if the applications you are working with only support 1024 pen pressure levels.
    Disable All Tablet ButtonsClick this button to disable all ExpressKeys, Touch Rings, Rocker Rings, and Touch Strips.
    Predefined Application SettingsEnabled only if you deleted automatically-assigned settings for an application. Click the Restore button to restore the settings assigned by the application.
    Use long press for Cintiq Pro Touch KeysSelect this option if you want a "long press" to activate your Touch Keys to help you avoid unintentional swipes or brushes of the Touch Keys.
    Show wireless tablet batterySelect if you want to display the battery status icon in your system tray during wireless operation. Only applies to devices that support wireless.
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