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Can one use a PC Pen/pad instead of a mouse for the Online gmat? 16 Apr 2020, 04:25
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Is it possible to do something like this? As in not even use a mouse, just a PC pen on a pad or something with a keyboard?
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Can one use a PC Pen/pad instead of a mouse for the Online gmat? 17 Apr 2020, 08:44
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Yes, i'm very curious as well, things like graphics tablets (xp pen or wacom)? or those pen mouses? these would be very helpful.
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Can one use a PC Pen/pad instead of a mouse for the Online gmat? 20 Apr 2020, 11:18
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Hi GMAT700Knight,

Many folks have been asking the same question. I guess we won't know for sure until some people take the online exam. So, I'm guessing we’ll find out soon.
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Can one use a PC Pen/pad instead of a mouse for the Online gmat? 26 Apr 2020, 13:15
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Hello everyone, I am considering to take the online exam, anybody got any news about the use of these devices? Please share ASAP

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Does anyone have any updates on this? Hoping to buy a stylus/drawing tablet to attach to my laptop if we are....
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Can one use a PC Pen/pad instead of a mouse for the Online gmat? 01 May 2020, 08:28
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No, you cannot use a pen and paper during the Online GMAT exam. The exam now comes with an online whiteboard. It can be used for making notes or solving problems during the exam. However, some people have expressed their concerns regarding the whiteboard. There may be a lag while using the whiteboard, and for people taking the online exam it may make them uncomfortable.

I would recommend that you practice using the whiteboard provided on the Gmatclub to get a feel of this new tool. I believe that practicing the use of online whiteboard will eventually make one comfortable. Further, this will reduce the probability of unwanted issues during the exam.

Note: The online GMAT exam issues result within 7 days.
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Hi, thank you for your response. I was also interested to find out if it is possible to use a graphic tablet on an online exam. To be honest, using a tablet is the most convenient way for me. So I would be happy if they allowed it. By the way, please tell me what kind of tablets do you have? I recently accidentally broke mine and want to buy a new one. If you suggest a better option, I would appreciate it. Well, I found a review of the best tablets for taking handwritten notes and if you know something about them, please give me some recommendations. I need your feedback.
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of course you can , I’m using XP-Pen Star G430S Drawing Tablet with digital pen . It suffice for precision drawing, diagramming, and text on a virtual whiteboard app (such as Google Jamboard , Microsoft Whiteboard , Bitpaper...) .
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