Input Devices Preferences

Pointer

Tablet Model field

Displays the model of the currently installed tablet. Non-editable.

Pointer Reset button

Returns all pointer preferences to their default values.

Threshold Test button

Assesses the sensitivity of the pen interactively. Press the pen on the button and a sliding grey bar in the message bar displays the response to the amount of pressure applied.

Pressure Threshold field

Displays the amount of pressure that you want to apply when using the pen. Use a higher value to decrease the sensitivity of the pen (more pressure required).

Use Mouse Cursor button

When using a tablet, enable to use mouse cursors instead of tablet cursors.

Trackball Pressure button

Enable to allow the trackballs to respond to changes in the pressure applied when using a stylus.

Tablet Margins

Proportional Margins button

Enable to change the four margin controls proportionally.

Top Margin Control field

Displays a percentage value to adjust the top boundary of the active area on the tablet. Editable.

Bottom Margin Control field

Displays a percentage value to adjust the bottom boundary of the active area on the tablet. Editable.

Left Margin Control field

Displays a percentage value to adjust the left boundary of the active area on the tablet. Editable.

Right Margin Control field

Displays a percentage value to adjust the right boundary of the active area on the tablet. Editable.