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On a touch-enabled device, draw with your finger, a digital pen, or a mouse.

"Hello" is written on the PowerPoint canvas in digital ink.

Available inking features depend on the type of device you're using and which version of Office you're using.

Please start by choosing your version of Office:

See Also

Languages supported for ink-to-text conversion

Turn off automatic inking on Windows or iOS

Meet the new pen toolbox in Microsoft 365

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