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Stylus

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001173

A pen-shaped instrument used to input commands or data into a computer screen, mobile device, or graphics tablet. It allows for more precise interaction than a finger, especially for drawing, writing, or navigating small interface elements. Some styluses are passive, while others are active and include electronic components for advanced features.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001173
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001173",
  "term": "Stylus",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A pen-shaped instrument used to input commands or data into a computer screen, mobile device, or graphics tablet. It allows for more precise interaction than a finger, especially for drawing, writing, or navigating small interface elements. Some styluses are passive, while others are active and include electronic components for advanced features.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/stylus/"
}

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