Wacom Desktop Center
Wacom Desktop Center
The Wacom Desktop Center is a utility that lets you select settings for your pen tablet, learn more about how to use it, and connect to related web sites.
In Windows, access the Wacom Desktop Center from the task bar on the standard desktop, or from a tile on the Windows 8 Start screen. On the Mac, access the Wacom Desktop Center from the Applications folder.
The Tablet Selector bar at the top left of the Wacom Desktop Center will show all the Wacom pen tablets in use. To update the driver, customize settings, or perform other actions with a pen tablet, make sure you have selected its icon in the Tablet Selector bar.
Select from the categories on the left side of the Wacom Desktop Center to see the available options for that category.
Note: The appearance of the Wacom Desktop Center may vary, depending on which tablet(s) you are using. For example, Touch settings and Orientation are not available if you are using a pen tablet that does not support those features.

- Updates. Shows available software updates for the driver. If an update is available, select it and follow the prompts to install it. Release notes are provided with the updates.
- Device.
- Orientation. Choose the preferred position for the ExpressKeys (right or left).
- Handedness. Choose the option for left-handed or right-handed use.
- Pen, Touch & Buttons.
- Touch Settings. Select settings for touch input and gesture settings.
- Pen & Button Settings. Access the Control Panel settings for the following features:
- Pen provides a general description of pen use.
- ExpressKeys and Touch Ring settings.
- Backup & Restore Settings. You can manage, back up and restore tablet settings and preferences for single or multiple users, either on your computer or in the Wacom Cloud, with the Backup and Restore utility in the Wacom Desktop Center. Wacom Cloud backup and restore uses Wacom storage on a secure remote server. Select this option and follow the prompts for the backup or restore function you want to use.
- Help & Support.
- Social Media & Forums. Access additional websites, including Facebook and Twitter, that will help you learn more about your pen tablet.
- User Manuals. Access the product user manual or online Help, and the Important Product Information document. This document provides product specifications, warranty terms, and related information.
- Tutorials. View instructional videos that will help you to begin using your pen tablet, and learn how to work with it. You will need a network connection to access the videos.
- Support. Access Wacom Support options.
- Registration. Register your tablet on the Wacom product registration site.