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Chapter 3. Starting to use Windows 8
(continued)
Frequently used gestures Tasks performed
Number
of fingers
used
Pinch
Move two fingers together or apart while
touching the screen.
Zooms in and out on
visual apps, such as
pictures and maps. Can
also jump to the
beginning or end of a list.
two
Rotate
Place two or more fingers on an item and
then turn your hand.
Rotating turns an object.
(Note: Not all items can
be rotated, depending
upon the app.)
two or more
Slide
Drag your finger across the screen.
Pans or scrolls through
lists and pages, but you
can also use it to move an
object or for drawing and
writing, depending upon
the app. Similar to
pressing and holding to
pan and to scroll with a
mouse.
one