How to enable or disable use the top of the pen to erase ink in Windows 11. Frustrated by inconsistent stylus behavior across different workstations? Windows 11 lets you enable or disable the use the top of the pen to erase ink feature using several standardized methods, helping ensure a consistent experience across supported devices. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. Configure: toggle settings for individual users. The Settings app is the fastest way for individuals to customize their pen behavior via a simple graphical interface. Open Settings by pressing Windows + I. Then navigate to Bluetooth and devices and select Pen and Windows Ink. Under additional pen settings, toggle the use the top of the pen to erase ink option on to enable the feature or off to disable it. Note that additional pen settings only appears when a compatible pen is connected to your device. For Surface Pens, this typically means the pen is paired via Bluetooth where applicable. Adjust: use Control Panel for legacy environments. If you prefer classic Windows tools or the Settings app is unavailable, use the Control Panel. Switch Control Panel to icons view, then select Pen and Touch. In the Pen Options tab, look under Pen Buttons to find the Eraser checkbox. Finally, check the box to enable the feature or uncheck it to disable it, then click OK to apply your changes instantly. Deploy: modify the registry for granular control. The Registry Editor allows advanced users and IT admins to configure stylus behavior with granular precision. First, navigate to HKey current user\software\Microsoft\Wisp\pen\SysEventParameters. If the SysEventParameters key doesn't exist, create it first. Then, create or modify the erase enable DWORD 32-bit value. Set the data to one to enable the eraser or zero to disable it. Remember to back up your registry before making changes, as misconfigurations can impact system stability. Standardize: use .reg files for mass deployment. Deploying .reg files is the most efficient way for enterprises to standardize pen behavior across many endpoints at once. First, create a text file containing the Windows Registry Editor version 5.00 header, the SysEventParameters registry path, and the desired erase enable DWORD value. Save the file with a .reg extension. Merge the file on the target device, confirm any prompts, then sign out and back in or restart the device to apply the changes. Finally, use remote management tools to push these files to your entire fleet. Digital tools should never feel like a barrier to your creativity or productivity. When you configure Windows 11 to use the top of the pen to erase ink, you are bridging the gap between traditional tactile feel and modern digital convenience. This simple adjustment transforms your stylus from a pointer into a precision instrument. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to enable or disable use the top of the pen to erase ink in Windows 11 linked in the description below.