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Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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Thedisplaypanelcanacceptinputslikeatablet,usingthemulti‐touch
screen,orlikeatraditionalnotebookcomputer,usingthekeyboardand
touchpad.
Multi-touch gestures
Youcantouchthescreenwithoneormorefingertipstoperformavarietyof
tasks.
Frequently used gestures Tasks performed
Tap
Taponceonanitem.
Performsanaction,suchasstarting
anapp,openingalink,or
performingacommand.Similarto
left‐clickingwithamouse.
Press and hold
Pressyourfingerdownandleaveitthere
foramoment.
Allowsyoutoseedetailed
informationbeforeselectingan
action.Canalsoopenamenuwith
moreoptions.Similarto
right‐clickingwithamouse.