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Stylus (computing)
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<p>In computing, a stylus (or stylus pen) is a small <a href="/facts/Pen/FjenrQuh">pen</a>-shaped instrument whose tip position on a <a href="/facts/Computer_monitor/NRaTDFHc">computer monitor</a> can be detected. It is used to draw, or make selections by tapping. While devices with <a href="/facts/Touchscreen/zpSKDFpe">touchscreens</a> such as <a href="/facts/Laptop/3EFwTAb2">laptops</a>, <a href="/facts/Smartphone/cSIrBMWG">smartphones</a>, <a href="/facts/Game_consoles/K72D1NSS">game consoles</a>, and <a href="/facts/Graphics_tablet/tydCnPqP">graphics tablets</a> can usually be operated with a fingertip, a stylus can provide more accurate and controllable input. </p>