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Using the Pen

In most cases, you work with a pen-and-tablet input device instead of a mouse. Here are some tips on using the pen:

- To move the cursor over the screen without activating any controls, hold the tip of the pen over the tablet without touching it.
- To click a button or select an item, touch the pen to the tablet.
- To drag an item, touch the pen to the tablet and drag. Release when you are done.
- If you see instructions where you have the option to Ctrl-click, press the button on the side of the pen as you click. For example, to use X-copy functionality, drag the selection and then press the button as you touch the tablet to set the destination for the copied text.

Working with the pen takes a little time to get used to, but it is an ideal input device for working with Flame. You can set pen-and tablet preferences in Flame. See Pointer Preferences.

For more information on using the pen-and-tablet, consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer.

NoteIf you cannot use the pen-and-tablet, use the mouse to move the cursor. To switch from the tablet to the mouse while running Flame, press Shift+M+Insert. To switch back to the pen-and-tablet, press Shift+T+Insert.