A tablet is a great digital stand-in for books, newspapers, notebooks and more. The slim and portable device makes it possible to carry a whole library in your bag, surf the web with ease and enjoy your favorite movies and TV shows anywhere you go. And when you pair it with a stylus, you open up even more possibilities!

Styluses are digital pens that serve a wide variety of uses. They can be helpful for navigating a touchscreen, but even more importantly, they make it possible for you to take handwritten notes, draw pictures and sign documents.

You can pair a stylus pen with a tablet, a smartphone, a 2-in-1 laptop or a touchscreen computer. They are designed to work with a tablet screen protector so you can still protect your device from spills or drops. And many models are compatible across multiple brands and devices, so you can use them with more than one touchscreen device.

The handheld nature of the tablet is one of the great differences between a laptop and a tablet. You can hold a tablet as easily as you can hold a book or a notepad. This portable, lightweight design means it’s useful to bring a tablet to college or to work. With a stylus, you expand your abilities to include taking handwritten notes, marking up documents by hand, signing digital documents and even sketching.

A stylus pen is a popular digital art tool. If you plan on using your tablet pen for drawing, photo editing or graphic design, make sure to choose a photo editing or design software program that can support the quality of work you want to create.

When choosing the best tablet stylus for your needs, consider features like a pocket clip or a comfort grip. Most importantly, make sure that you choose a stylus that will be compatible with your device (or with multiple devices). There are some universal compatibility stylus pens that can serve you well on all your touchscreen devices.