stylus

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A stylus is a pen-shaped instrument a computer or console can detected and use as a input device. They are often used to assist in navigating or providing more precision when using touchscreens. examples include the Nintendo DS stylus and Apple Pencil. This tag usually refers to a narrow elongated staff, similar to a modern ballpoint pen.

Also known as:

Active pen
Digital pen
Light pen - An input device invented in 1951, predating the modern stylus pen.
Stylus pen

Not to be confused with...

stylus (object) - Ancient writing implement that predates the Light pen.
tablet_pen - A computer input device paired with a drawing tablet used to make art & animations.