For computers with a touch-enabled screen, you can touch the screen directly with your fingers and interact with your computer in a more natural way. The following table lists frequently used touch operations that are supported by the Windows operating system.
| Touch operation | Used for |
|---|---|
Tap |
Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the taskbar or the Start menu |
Tap twice quickly |
Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop |
Tap, hold, and lift |
Opening the context menu |
Pinch |
Zooming out |
Spread |
Zooming in |
Swipe in from the left edge |
Opening the widgets panel |
Swipe in from the right edge |
Opening the notification center |
The Windows operating system also supports 3- and 4-finger gestures on the screen and the touchpad. You can set them up in .