The Microsoft Surface Pen adds extra functionality to your Surface, but this stylus isn’t without its flaws. It’s been known to stop working at times, so here are some of the best solutions to fix your Surface Pen so you can get back to writing, drawing, and multitasking on your Windows device.
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Possible causes for a Surface Pen not working can be divided into the following categories:
Try these solutions in the order presented until your Surface Pen works again.
Download the latest Windows update. If your Surface Pen isn’t working properly, it might be because your Surface Pro, Go, Book, or Laptop doesn’t have the latest Windows update installed. Updating downloads the latest patch for the Windows operating system and updates and repairs the device drivers used to make peripherals like your Surface Pen work properly.