Input Modes: Graphic Tablet Mode vs Mouse Mode

VirtualTablet: Bluetooth supports two main input modes:

• Graphic Tablet Mode uses the absolute position of your finger or stylus inside the drawing area, like a traditional pen tablet such as a Wacom tablet
• Mouse Mode uses relative movement, which feels closer to a trackpad or mouse

Graphic Tablet Mode

Graphic Tablet Mode is designed to behave like a traditional drawing tablet.

How it works

• Input is mapped to an exact location on the target display
• The tablet surface acts like a pen input area for your computer
• The cursor or pen position jumps directly to the touched location

Best for

• Drawing
• Handwriting
• Precise brush control
• Pressure-sensitive pen workflows

Good to know

• This is usually the best mode when using an active stylus such as S Pen or Apple Pencil
• If you are using your finger or a passive stylus, you can still use Graphic Tablet Mode, but pressure sensitivity is not available
• On Windows, if you use multiple monitors, you may also need to configure the target display in Monitor Selection

Mouse Mode

Mouse Mode is designed for relative cursor movement.

How it works

• The cursor moves based on how far you move your finger or stylus
• The starting touch position does not map to a fixed screen location
• This feels closer to using a trackpad or a regular mouse

Best for

• General cursor control
• Navigating desktop apps
• Users who want a more familiar laptop trackpad-style feel

Good to know

• If you expected Magic Trackpad-like behavior, this is the mode you should try first
• Mouse Mode is better for pointing and navigation than for pen-tablet style drawing

Comparison

Which Mode Should You Choose?

Choose Graphic Tablet Mode if you want:

• Natural pen-tablet behavior
• Better drawing precision
• Direct screen mapping

Choose Mouse Mode if you want:

• More familiar trackpad-style cursor movement
• Easier desktop navigation
• Relative movement instead of absolute mapping