Microsoft’s Surface Dial was the surprise announcement at the company’s hardware event last week. It’s designed as another input device to compliment the mouse / keyboard, touch, and stylus. In drawing apps like Sketchable or Sketchpad you’ll be able to use it to generate a radial menu that lets you quickly change color or brush options, but Windows itself will mostly support basic zooming and volume controls at launch.

Not every app will have a rich amount of Surface Dial support when the device is launched on November 10th for $99, but Microsoft has provided a list of apps with some support for the device. On existing PCs and laptops you’ll be able to use the Dial on a desk to adjust options, and the Surface Studio will support…

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