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Onenote - Switching between pen and mouse, keeping them as separate tools

Anonymous
2020-11-07T06:00:25+00:00

When I first started using onenote (latest version), it knew the difference between my pen and mouse. so pen would stay as draw tool, and mouse would stay as selection tool. Taking notes i constantly switch (every 10 seconds).

I didn't change any settings, but now Onenote wont do this. If im drawing with pen, and I go to select an object with the mouse, it just draws like the pen. I have to go manually switch it each time. 

This is super annoying and ruins workflow. I'm constantly drawing on things i mean to select. have i emphasized the constancy enough?

I've google this 100 different ways and I can't find anyone discussing it, let alone a solution.

thanks for reading, and any advice you have.

Steven

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-07T15:09:44+00:00

    Nik, you are a little behind 😋

    Your menus and the screenshot are from OneNote 2003 😣

    The correct screenshot would have been:

    But I'm afraid the OP uses OneNote for Windows 10, not having such an option.

    Bernd

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-11-07T07:12:00+00:00

    Hi Steven,

    I'm Nik, an independent advisor here to assist you with this.

    To switch between the pen and Selection tool:

    1. Choose Tools > Options > Handwriting.
    2. Select Automatically Switch Between Pen and Selection Tool to enable this option

    Please refer the screenshot for know “Automatically switch” option.

    Regards

    Nik

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