How Do I Remove Pen From Windows?

"Removing the pen from Windows" typically refers to disabling or hiding the Windows Ink Workspace, the feature that provides tools like Sticky Notes, Sketchpad, and Screen Sketch for users with pen-enabled devices. While you can't physically remove the concept of pen support if your hardware has it, you can control the visibility and behavior of the associated software features.

Here are two primary ways to manage the Windows Ink Workspace feature based on the provided reference:

Managing Windows Ink Workspace

You can choose to either hide the convenient taskbar button for quick access or toggle the feature's system icon visibility.

Method 1: Hide the Windows Ink Workspace Taskbar Button

This method removes the dedicated icon from your taskbar, reducing clutter if you rarely use the pen features but don't want to disable the underlying functionality completely.

1. Locate your Taskbar: Find an empty space on your Windows taskbar.
2. Right-click: Right-click on the empty space. This will open a context menu.
3. Select Option: Look for the option that says "Show Windows Ink Workspace button".
4. Toggle Off: If this option is checked, click on it to uncheck it. The Windows Ink Workspace button will disappear from your taskbar.

This process is specifically mentioned in the provided tutorial.

Method 2: Toggle the Windows Ink Workspace System Icon/Feature

This method allows you to control the system icon's visibility and potentially influences how the feature is listed or accessed within system settings.

1. Open Search: Press the Windows Key + S on your keyboard. This opens the Windows search bar.
2. Type Search Term: Begin typing "Turn system icons on or off" into the search bar.
3. Select Result: Click on the search result that matches "Turn system icons on or off" (it usually appears under System Settings).
4. Find Windows Ink Workspace: In the window that opens, scroll down through the list of system icons.
5. Toggle On or Off: Locate "Windows Ink Workspace" in the list and toggle the switch next to it to Off. This will hide the system icon.

The reference highlights this method for toggling the icon.

By following these steps, you can effectively "remove" the prominent presence of the pen-related features (Windows Ink Workspace) from your Windows interface without uninstalling system components.