To open Wacom Tablet Properties in Windows 10, click the Windows Start button, select "Wacom Tablet" from the menu, and then choose "Wacom Tablet Properties." If you have a newer device, you will instead use the Wacom Center app, which you can open from the same "Wacom Tablet" folder in the Start menu.
Where is Wacom tablet properties in Windows 10?
You can open Wacom Tablet Properties directly from the Start menu. Click the Start button, find the "Wacom Tablet" folder, and click "Wacom Tablet Properties." For modern tablets that use the Wacom Center app, select "Wacom Center" from the same folder. Both methods give you access to your device's customization settings.
Why can't I find Wacom tablet properties?
There are several common reasons for a missing icon. An outdated or missing driver is the most frequent cause. The icon may also be hidden in the taskbar overflow area. For newer Wacom devices, the classic Wacom Tablet Properties panel has been replaced by the Wacom Center app, so you will need to open that instead. Compatibility issues between an older driver and Windows 10 can also prevent the panel from appearing, a situation that may improve with the tighter pen and touch integration coming in Android apps on Windows 11. If your pen input is completely unresponsive, you can still capture the error message using a screenshot on Windows tablet mode to share with support.
Open Wacom Center for modern device settings
Wacom Center is the primary application for accessing Wacom device settings, customizing pen, ExpressKeys, Touch & gestures, and managing driver/firmware updates. To open it, click the Start button, open the "Wacom Tablet" folder, and select "Wacom Center." Once the app is open, select your device in the Devices sidebar, and then choose the setting you wish to customize in the main content area. The specific features and customization options available within Wacom Center may vary depending on your particular Wacom device.
Update or install the Wacom driver
The Wacom driver must be installed on your Windows 10 computer for Wacom Tablet Properties or Wacom Center to function. Always download the latest Wacom driver directly from the official Wacom website (Wacom.com/download). After downloading, run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. A computer restart is required after installing the Wacom driver to ensure it loads properly. Once the system reboots, check your Start menu for the Wacom Tablet Properties or Wacom Center icon.
Show hidden icons on the taskbar
If the Wacom Tablet Properties icon is set to hidden, you can reveal it through the taskbar settings. Right-click an empty space on the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings." Scroll down to the "Notification area" section and click "Select which icons appear on the taskbar." Find the Wacom Tablet Properties icon in the list and toggle it to "On." The icon will then appear in the system tray for easy access.
Access Wacom tablet properties through Control Panel
If you cannot find the icon anywhere, you can still access the settings through the legacy Windows Control Panel. Press the Windows key, type "Control Panel," and open it. Set the view to "Large icons" or "Small icons" to see all items. Look for an entry labeled "Wacom Tablet" or "Wacom Tablet Properties" and click it to open the settings panel directly.
Reinstall the Wacom tablet driver
If nothing else works, a complete driver reinstall can fix corruption that prevents the settings from appearing. Restart your computer. After the restart, download the latest driver from the official Wacom website, install it, and restart again. The Wacom Tablet Properties or Wacom Center should now be available.
