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Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8
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Frequently used gestures Tasks performed
Number
of fingers
used
Swipe
Start from any edge of the screen, then
swipe inwards toward the center.
•Swiping from the
bottom or top edge
displays app
commands, including
save, edit, and delete.
This also can be used to
dock or close the
currently open app.
Similar to right-
clicking on an app with
your mouse.
one
• Swiping from the left
displays a list of the
apps currently running
in the background.
•Swiping from the right
side of the screen
displays the charms.
Similar to placing your
mouse in the lower-
right corner of the
screen.