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Home Resources & FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions Can I use another pointing device or just my finger?
Do I have to use my finger or can I use another pointing device with a touch screen Print E-mail
This depends on the type of touch screen.
  • Resistive touch screens are pressure sensitive and will work with any type of input- finger, gloved hand, stylus, pen, or any pointing device.
  • Capacitive touch screens will only work with finger input.
  • SAW (surface acoustic wave) touch screens will work with finger input or soft-tipped stylus input. A SAW touch screen will not work with a hard tipped pen, but a soft-tip stylus will work.
  • Infrared touch screens will work with any type of input- finger, gloved hand, stylus, pen, or any pointing device. However, if a stylus or pen is used, in most cases it is recommended that the tip touching the screen should have a diameter of at least 4mm.

Please click here to read more on the differences between the different touch screen technologies available.

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