S3 and the Pen (SP4)

[cmergel]

Have had this happen to mine several times.

The fix is here and I can confirm it works.

How to fix Surface App and pen issues on the (non-pro) Surface 3 • /r/Surface

 

[Plantje]

Hmmm... on my Surface 3 I see a realistic Surface 3 icon, but a more standard Surface Pen icon. The pen seems to be working fine and there are no error messages, but the only thing that I can set in the Surface app is the pressure sensitivity.

 

[Plantje]

My Surface app and Devices and printers. Unfortunately in Dutch, but I think the idea is clear.

 

[kristalsoldier]

Have had this happen to mine several times.

The fix is here and I can confirm it works.

How to fix Surface App and pen issues on the (non-pro) Surface 3 • /r/Surface

Hi...

I just wanted to say thank you!!!!

I was busy so I could not do this earlier, but I just ran through the instructions through that link you posted. And, now the app works.

 

[Plantje]

Hi...

I just wanted to say thank you!!!!

I was busy so I could not do this earlier, but I just ran through the instructions through that link you posted. And, now the app works.

Can you tell me what it looks like now? In Devices and printers and in the Surface app? Is it the same as mine?

 

[pathanham]

I like the Surface Pen that came with my Surface 3 package and the fact that I can use it both for pointing and for drawing. However, when in Office 2016 programs, it is always in draw mode. How can I switch it to point mode? I cannot find a button that will toggle between modes.

 

[kristalsoldier]

Can you tell me what it looks like now? In Devices and printers and in the Surface app? Is it the same as mine?

Yes, it is. It is now - on my Surface 3 - exactly like what is shown in the images that you have posted.

 

[Plantje]

Thanks! Too bad it is not possible to adjust more of the pen in the Surface app