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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	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 Settings ➙ Bluetooth & devices.