<p>The invention relates to an electronic stylus for digitizing devices usable for designing and digitizing. A fine-lead unit 1 with lead storage chamber 8 and advanceable graphite lead 7 is arranged in a carrier tube 2; the lead guide means 32 is surrounded by a detachable induction coil 31, by means of which the digitizing device is activated. A combined contact and on-off switch, constructed with the use of a flexible circuit board and seated on the carrier tube, is actuated with the aid of a longitudinally displaceable tubular handle 3 and a turning ring 23 mounted thereon.</p>