When I reviewed Microsoft's Surface Book last year, I was struck by how badly Windows 10 handled pen support. Windows has supported styluses since the days of tablet edition for Windows XP, but Microsoft hasn't really invested heavily in building ink into every part of Windows. Annotating screenshots, emails, and documents is cumbersome in Windows 10, but the upcoming Anniversary Update will start to change that.
Windows Ink is the new name for Microsoft's pen support, and it includes a commitment to let developers easily build the support into their apps. That will help with future apps, but Microsoft is also creating its own Ink Workspace in Windows 10 to serve as a centerpiece for pen-enabled devices. I got a chance to play with Windows Ink at Microsoft's Build 2016 conference this week, and it appears to be an encouraging step in the right direction.
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