Stylus (computing)

several styluses; (L to R) PalmPilot Professional, Fossil Wrist PDA, Nokia 770, Audiovox XV6600, HP Jornada 520, Sharp Zaurus 5500, Fujitsu Lifebook P-1032

In computing, a stylus is a device resembling a small pen, that is used to input commands to a computer screen or mobile device. The user places the stylus on the surface of the screen to draw or make selections by tapping the stylus on the screen.

See also

• Light pen
• Pen computing