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Journal. A Microsoft Windows application that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the advantages of digital note taking. For example, you can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes that can be converted to text and sent on to colleagues for digital mark-up. Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end of your Wacom pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

LED. Light-Emitting Diode. Used as tablet indicator light(s).

Mapping. The relationship between the tool position on your Intuos Pro tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen.

Modifier. Modifier keys include SHIFT, ALT, and CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, CONTROL, COMMAND, and OPTION for Mac. You can customize your Intuos Pro tool buttons or ExpressKeys to simulate a modifier key.

Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when using mouse mode.

Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place an Intuos Pro tool on the tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse. This is known as relative positioning, and is the default setting for the optional Mouse. See also pen mode.

Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when using mouse mode.

Nib. The replaceable pen tip.

Pairing. A method of creating a virtual cable link between two devices.

Pan. A motion used when Navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with your fingers and move them in the same direction.

Pen input. A method of controlling a computer using the pen tool on your Intuos Pro tablet.

Pen mode. A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your pen tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for Intuos Pro Pen tools. Pen mode allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also mouse mode.

Pinch. A motion used when Navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Then while still touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together.

Pixel. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.

Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Wacom pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of pressure being applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive.

Pressure-sensitive application. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input.

Proximity. The height above the tablet active area where pen detection occurs. See also Using the side switch.

Radial Menu. A hierarchical menu (in radial format). Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to choose from. You can customize the buttons of your pen or tablet to display this menu.

Rotate. A motion used when Navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move (rotate) them in a circular fashion, or move them in opposing directions. Alternatively, hold one finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger.

Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an I- beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running.

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