Use the touch screen (for selected models)
For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with computer in a simple way. The following sections introduce frequently used touch gestures.
Notes:
- Some gestures might not be available when you are using certain apps.
- Do not use gloved fingers or incompatible pens for input on the screen. Otherwise, the touch screen might be not sensitive or does not respond.
- The touch screen is delicate. Do not apply pressure on the screen or touch the screen with anything hard or sharp. Otherwise, the touch panel might malfunction or get damaged.
One-finger touch gesture
| To do this | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Open a shortcut menu. |
Tap and hold. |
| Open the widget panel. |
Swipe from the left. |
| Open notification center. |
Swipe from the right. |
Two-finger touch gesture
| To do this | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Zoom out. |
Move two fingers towards. |
| Zoom in. |
Spread two fingers apart. |
Three-and-four-finger touch gesture
| To do this | Gesture |
|---|---|
| Show all open windows. |
Swipe with three fingers up. |
| Show the desktop. |
Swipe with three fingers down. |
| Switch apps. |
Swipe with three fingers to the left or right. |
| Switch desktops. |
Swipe with four fingers to the left or right.
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Enable three-and-four-finger touch gestures (for selected models)
Step 1
Type touchpad in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2
Turn on the Three-finger gestures switch or Four-finger gestures switch as you desire.