How to Enable or Disable Surface Pen Right-Click Function in Windows 11 In Windows 11, you can enable the right-click button on your Surface Pen if your device supports it. It’s a handy feature that provides quick access to context menus, making work faster and more efficient. In this guide, we’ll show you how to enable or disable this useful feature. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne’s IT video hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Prerequisites to Consider The easiest way to manage this feature is through the Settings app, though you can also use the Control Panel. For enterprise setups, you can adjust it using the Registry Editor, a PowerShell script, or a .reg file. The methods we will cover should work on Windows 11 devices with pen support. Also, keep in mind that changes apply per user, so each profile must be updated separately. You’ll need administrator access for the Registry, PowerShell, and .reg file methods. Method 1: Enable or Disable via Settings App This is the easiest method for individual users. Open Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Pen & Windows Ink. Expand Additional pen settings. Check the box for “Use the pen button as a right-click equivalent when it’s available” to enable it, or uncheck it to disable. Close Settings. The changes should take effect right away. Method 2: Enable or Disable via Control Panel Another method for individual users is by managing through the Control Panel. To do this: Open the Start Menu and search for Control Panel. Select Pen and Touch, then open the Pen Options tab. Check Use the pen button as right-click to enable it, or uncheck to disable. Click Apply, then OK. Again, your changes take effect right away. Method 3: Registry Editor (regedit) You’ll need administrator rights for this method. To check, open Start > Settings > Accounts. If you see “Administrator” under your username, you have the required access. Open the Start Menu and search for Registry Editor, then open it. Right-click it and choose Run as administrator. Navigate to: If you don’t see the value named RightMaskEnable, right-click SysEventParameters, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it RightMaskEnable. To enable the right-click function, set the value to 1. If you want to disable it, change the value to 0. Once you're done, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer to apply the changes. Turning on the Surface Pen feature streamlines your workflow, letting you open context menus quickly without switching between your Surface Pen and mouse. Keep in mind that these changes are user-specific and must be configured separately for each profile. For more information, check out our official blog post on Enabling or Disabling Surface Pen Right-Click Function in Windows 11, linked in the description below.