Trying to set up my HP pen to mimic a mouse. One button for left click and one for right click.

[Buzzard42]

I just got my new Spectre360 2-1 and it came with a pen.  I want it to operate like a mouse to work with my graphics programs.  the app that comes with it does not allow me to set either button as left click.  I can set it up for the right click.  Any way to do this?

[praveen196]

@Buzzard42 Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you are unable to setup an HP pen to mimic a mouse.

Please perform the below steps and check.

Downloading the HP Pen control app

Download the HP Pen control app from the Microsoft Store.

1. In Windows, search for and open Microsoft Store.

2. In Microsoft Store, search for and open HP Pen Control.

3. Click Get, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

   

Reviewing privacy settings for HP Pen Control

The HP Pen Control app uses tools like Google Analytics to collect usage data. When launching the app for the first time, you are prompted to accept or decline data collection.

1. Open the HP Pen Control app.
2. Select Yes or No to accept or decline data collection.

NOTE: 

Data collection settings can be changed at any time in Windows privacy settings.

Restoring the HP Pen to default settings

The HP Pen features a top button and a bottom button, each with a default function that can be changed using HP Pen Control. This section explains the default settings, and how to restore the defaults in the HP Pen Control application.

The default button settings are as follows:

• Top button: Default setting is Right-click/Select. While pointing the pen at an item on the screen, press the top button to right-click or select that item.

• Bottom button: Default setting is Erase. In applications that support an erase function, press the bottom button and then move the pen over items you want to erase.

To restore the default settings, use the following steps:

1. Open the HP Pen Control app by clicking the HP Pen Control icon  in the system tray, or type HP Pen Control in the Windows search box.

2. HP Pen Control opens, and the current button settings are displayed.

   

3. To return to the default setting and functions for the buttons, click Default.

   

4. Click Apply to save the default setting.

5. After restoring the default button functions, click the X in the upper right corner, or click Cancel to close the HP Pen Control window.

Changing the function of HP Pen buttons

Use the steps in this section to assign different actions, or functions, to the HP Pen buttons.

1. Open the HP Pen Control app by clicking the HP Pen Control icon  in the system tray, or type HP Pen Control in the Windows search box.

2. Click the drop-down menu for either button to open the list of button functions.

   

3. Select the desired action for the button.

   The following table contains button function options, and their corresponding shortcut key strokes and/or functions:

   Button Function

   Corresponding shortcut key stroke and/or function

   Undo

   Ctrl + Z

   Shift key

   Shift key

   Control key

   Ctrl

   Alt key

   Alt

   Windows key

   Windows logo key

   Tab key

   Tab

   Play/pause

   Play music. Click button to pause/replay the music.

   Mute/unmute

   Open system Volume Mixer, the speaker should disable / enable after button click

   Volume up

   Open system Volume Mixer, the speaker should disable / enable after button click

   Volume down

   Open system Volume Mixer, the speaker should disable / enable after button click

   Right arrow

   Refer key -->

   Left arrow

   Refer key <--

   New browser tab

   Ctrl + T

   Previous page (back arrow)

   Alt + <-- In browser, it takes you to the previous page

   Next page (forward arrow)

   Alt + --> In browser, it will lead to next page.

   Take screen shot

   Windows logo + PrtScn (Print Screen). The screen image is saved to Pictures folder/Screenshots in Windows 10.

   Launch task manager

   Ctrl + Shift + Esc

   Switch between apps

   Alt + Tab

   Show the desktop

   Windows key + D

   Scroll

   Similar to two-finger touchpad scroll; for applications with a scrollbar, click and hold the button and move the pen to scroll

   Disable pen buttons

   Disable the button function

4. Click Apply.

   

   Repeat the procedure to change the function of the other button.

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[Buzzard42]

Your response did not answer my question.  I have the HP pen control.  I want to set one of the buttons to act as the left click of a mouse.  I see that selections but there is not one for left click, only right click.  Is it named something different?

[praveen196]

@Buzzard42

I understand your concerns. 

Unfortunately, there is no option for the left click. Please refer to the below link as well.

https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c05478395

You may contact our phone support and check.

Here is how you can get in touch with phone support.

1)Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/

2)Select the product type.

3)Enter the serial number of your device or select let HP detect your product option.

4)Select the country from the drop-down.

5)You should see the HP phone support number or Chat option listed.

We are experiencing longer than expected wait times to reach an agent due to the CoViD-19 impact and there might have been issues in you getting the expected resolution on the issue. 

Have a nice day!!