# TSG: Dots at start of strokes

## Overview

The symptom presents when drawing as dots at the start of strokes. It is almost as if the pen is "clicking" one extra time at the beginning.

The cause is unclear.

It can suddenly appear with a pen that otherwise was working correctly.

![](/files/hec4DzU2JYHxIWAIwXYF)

## Potential solutions

Try the [Common drawing troubleshooting steps](/drawtab/troubleshoot/common-drawing-tsg-steps.md).

### Links

* (<https://www.reddit.com/r/wacom/comments/s6wdud/dots_appear_when_i_dont_put_one_why_does_this/>)
* (<https://www.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/1011a69/big_dots_at_start_of_strokes_need_help/>) - This was solved by reinstalling Clip Studio Paint


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