To "paint" your screen on Windows 10, meaning to annotate or draw directly on the screen, use the Windows Ink Workspace.
Here's how to access and use it:
- Access Windows Ink Workspace: Click the Windows Ink Workspace icon in your taskbar (it usually looks like a pen). If you don't see it, right-click on the taskbar, select "Show Windows Ink Workspace button."
- Choose Your Tool: From the Windows Ink Workspace, select:
- Whiteboard: This opens the Microsoft Whiteboard application where you can draw, write, and collaborate in a freeform canvas.
- Full-Screen Snip: This will capture your current screen and allow you to annotate directly on the screenshot. You can then save or share the marked-up image.
- Using a Pen (Optional): If you have a stylus or pen, you can use it for more precise drawing. Some pens have buttons that can be configured. Pressing the top button once might quickly open Microsoft Whiteboard, and double-pressing might open Snip & Sketch, depending on your pen settings.
- Accessing Pen Settings: Within Windows settings, you can customize pen settings, including button actions and handwriting recognition. Access these settings via "Settings" > "Devices" > "Pen & Windows Ink".
In summary, Windows Ink Workspace provides the tools you need to annotate your screen or use a digital whiteboard. Full-Screen Snip lets you "paint" directly onto a screenshot, while Whiteboard offers a larger, more collaborative canvas.
