Use the Draw feature in Microsoft Apps with your Touch Device (i.e., PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, and Excel)

Draw with your Touch Device or Wacom tablet within Microsoft apps

IMPORTANT: Recommendations for teaching disciplines, supported devices, and using the Draw feature.

Sketch your ideas as fast and naturally as putting a pencil to paper. Use the Draw feature using your finger, pen, or stylus (rubber-tip can be used) to Annotate, highlight, draw shapes with ease, and emphasize content. 

Works on Devices: Windows, iPad, and Mac, and Android

  • Math faculty can use the Ink to Math or Math Assistant in OneNote.
  • The Draw feature on Windows would depend on if your university or personal laptop has the most up to date version of Office 365.
    • INSTRUCTIONS: Open the Office application, select File > Account, you will see Product Information (right pane of your screen) Subscription Product.

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