Will it damage my tablet?

Not with light pressure and a pencil; avoid sharp pens and heavy pressure.

Why does the screen close when I touch it?

Single taps do not close it; only a double-tap or Esc exits.

White Screen for Tracing – Turn a Tablet Into a Light Box

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Open the white screen on a tablet or laptop, set brightness to maximum and tick Keep the screen on so it does not dim while you work. Lay the original drawing on the screen, then a thin sheet of paper, such as tracing paper or 80 g printer paper, on top, and trace with a pencil. Press lightly and avoid ballpoint pens, which can mark the glass. Tape the corners or use a clipboard edge to stop the sheets sliding. Double-tap or press Esc to exit when done.

Step by step

Full brightness, Full screen, Keep the screen on.
Lay the drawing, then thin paper, on the screen.
Trace with a pencil, pressing lightly.

At a glance

Paper	Shows through?	Tip
Tracing paper	Very well	Best choice
Printer paper 75–80 g	Well on a bright screen	Works for most drawings
Thick card	Poorly	Use a real light box

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