If you're having issues with your Kobo Stylus, try the steps below.

If your stylus isn’t responsive, try the following:

• Change the battery with new ones
• Turn your eReader off, then back on.
  After your eReader restarts, try writing with your Kobo Stylus again.
• Replace the stylus tip
• Make sure your Kobo Stylus is in Pen mode: 
  • • In your Basic notebook, tap the arrow icon at the top-right corner of the screen, then tap the Pen icon.
    • In your Advanced notebook, tap the Pen icon at the top of the screen.
      

Compatibility notes

• Your Kobo Stylus is only compatible with Kobo Sage and Kobo Elipsa.
  Not sure which eReader model you have? Follow the steps here.
  
  
• Your Kobo Stylus works with the following files:
  • Kobo ePub
  • ePub
  • PDF (non-DRM and non-protected PDF)

Learn more about using your Kobo Stylus

• About Kobo Stylus 2 (Released in 2023)
• Troubleshoot your Kobo Stylus
• Use gestures to edit handwriting
• Write notes in your book with Kobo Stylus
• Highlight text with your Kobo Stylus
  
  Kobo Stylus (2021)
• About Kobo Stylus
• Check your Kobo Stylus battery status
• Replace your Kobo Stylus battery
• Change your Kobo Stylus tip
  
  Kobo eReaders compatible with Kobo Stylus
• Kobo Elipsa
• Kobo Sage
• Kobo Elipsa 2E