Digital Drawing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote with a Touchscreen Device

Use the Draw tab to annotate and highlight Microsoft 365 documents with digital ink using your finger, pen, or stylus. You can also use tools like the digital ruler for precise markings. PowerPoint availability depends on whether your university device is running the latest Microsoft 365 version.

Draw with your Touch Device or Wacom tablet within Microsoft apps

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.

Microsoft Support Articles - Use the Draw tab inside of Microsoft 365 apps

• Ink Replay:  Ink strokes that were drawn can be replayed to illustrate things step by step.
  • Replay your ink strokes in Microsoft 365
• Use ink to Draw: Create math equations or convert ink to text or shape
  • Draw, write, or highlight with the Draw tab
  • Write an equation or formula in Microsoft Word
• Convert handwritten notes to typed text or math equations in OneNote visit https://www.onenote.com/ink
  • Change handwritten notes to text or math. 
  • Create math equations using ink or text with Math Assistant
  • Write with ink or type any math equation and solve them with the Math Assistant.