How to use your Surface Slim Pen 2


Surface Slim Pen 2 is the second generation of its kind. It is a rechargeable pen for Surface devices, now with an improved design, sharper pen tip, and better performance.

Surface Slim Pen 2 Features:

  1. Pen tip
  2. Right-click and select button
  3. LED light
  4. Eraser and top button

Pair it to your Surface:

Before use ensure your Surface pen has been charged. Position it on the charging area of your device or accessory for 1 second. When ready, use Bluetooth to pair your pen to a Surface device, following these steps:

Windows 10

  1. Select Start > Settings > Devices > Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth.
  2. Press and hold the top button of the Surface pen for approximately 6 seconds until the LED light flashes white, turning on Bluetooth pairing mode.
  3. Select Surface Slim Pen 2 to pair your pen.

Windows 11

  1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add a device > Bluetooth.
  2. Press and hold the top button of the Surface pen for approximately 6 seconds until the LED light flashes white, turning on Bluetooth pairing mode.
  3. Select Surface Slim Pen 2 to pair your pen.

Charging your Slim pen 2

Charging capabilities are far from limited with the Surface Slim pen 2, it can be charged via a Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro Signature Keyboard, and more. If you would like a full list of compatible charging accessories for the Slim pen 2 the visit this Microsoft page.


Tactile signals with your Surface

Adjust your Surface pen’s tactile signals on Windows by following these steps:

  1. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink > Tactile signals, then make sure this setting is turned on.
  2. In Tactile signals, you can adjust when you’ll feel these signals and adjust the intensity of these signals.