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Using the multi-touch screen
This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Tap
Tap on the screen with your ngertip to launch an application, select an item, or open a menu.
Press and hold
Press and hold an item or a blank area on the screen for a few seconds until an action occurs.
Drag
Tap and hold your nger on an item, such as an image or an icon on the screen, then pull it along with your
nger to the desired location.
Swipe or slide
Move your nger horizontally on the screen to scroll through Web pages, lists, picture thumbnails, and so on.
Zoom in or zoom out
Move two ngers closer together on the screen to zoom out, or move two ngers apart on the screen
to zoom in.
Rotate
Put two or more ngers on an item, and then rotate your ngers. This operation enables you to rotate the
selected items in a direction you move your ngers.
Double tap
For some applications, quickly tap twice on the screen to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out.
Windows 8 touch gestures and mouse actions
The following table lists the touch gestures and mouse actions supported by the Window 8 operating system.
Note: Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
Tasks
Touch gestures (touch models only)
Mouse actions
To display the charms that contain
system commands, such as Start,
Settings, Search, Share, and
Devices
Swipe in from the right edge.
Move the pointer to the lower-right or
upper-right corner of your screen.
To display the open applications and
switch applications
Swipe in from the left edge.
Move the pointer to the upper-left
corner of your screen, and then click.
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