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Touch operations supported by Windows

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

Tap

Opening apps, documents, and other functions on the taskbar or the Start menu
Tap twice quickly

Tap twice quickly

Opening apps that are pinned on the desktop
Tap, hold and lift

Tap, hold and lift

Opening the context menu
Pinch

Pinch

Zooming out
Spread

Spread

Zooming in
Swipe in from the left edge

Swipe in from the left edge

Opening the widgets panel
Swipe in from the right edge

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 Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices.