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Input Devices Preferences

Pointer

Tablet Model

Displays the model of the currently installed tablet. Non-editable.

Pointer Reset

Return all pointer preferences to their default values.

Available on Linux systems.

Threshold Test

Assesses the sensitivity of the pen interactively. Press the pen on the button and a sliding grey bar in the message bar displays the response to the amount of pressure applied.

Available on Linux systems.

Pressure Threshold field

Sets the amount of pressure that you want to apply when using the pen. Use a higher value to decrease the sensitivity of the pen (more pressure required).

Available on Linux systems.

Use Mouse Cursors

When using a tablet, enable to use mouse cursors instead of tablet cursors.

Trackball Pressure

Enable to allow the trackballs to respond to changes in the pressure applied when using a stylus.

Pointer Span option

In a dual monitor setup, choose whether the Wacom tablet's surface covers only the primary monitor or extends across both monitors.



Tablet Margins (available on Linux systems)

Proportional Margins

Enable to change the four margin controls proportionally.

Top Margin Control

Displays a percentage value to adjust the top boundary of the active area on the tablet.

Bottom Margin Control

Displays a percentage value to adjust the bottom boundary of the active area on the tablet.

Left Margin Control

Displays a percentage value to adjust the left boundary of the active area on the tablet.

Right Margin Control

Displays a percentage value to adjust the right boundary of the active area on the tablet.



Tablet Stylus Buttons (available on Mac systems)

Use OS Settings

Enable to use the Wacom Tablet shortcuts mapped in the macOS System Settings. Disable to use the buttons to access shortcuts mapped in the Keyboard Shortcuts editor.

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