A:Answer Depends on what program you are using. For example, when I use this in Photoshop, I can see the cursor move as hover the pen just above the surface of the pad. When I start to draw, depending on how hard or light I press, you can see the brush draw at the same pressure as how hard I am pressing. Check the program you intend to use the pad with and it should give you an idea if you can see what you are drawing on the screen or not.
