Definition: Win10 touch tips

These are the essentials for commanding a Windows 10 tablet or touchscreen PC with your finger or stylus. To turn on/off Tablet mode, see Win10 Tablet mode. If you are not familiar with Windows 10 basics, see Win10 abc's and Win10 Start menu. See also Win10 mouse tips.

DESKTOP MODE
In Desktop mode, you can do the following:

1 - Access Start Menu
Tap Windows button on the taskbar.

2 - Make an App Become a Tile
Drag and drop the icon from All apps into the tile area.

3 - Switch Between Apps - Desktop Mode
Tap the window of the app you want to switch to or tap the Task View icon on taskbar and point to and tap a window.



TABLET MODE
In Tablet Mode, you can do the following:

1 - Access Start Menu
Tap Windows button; then the Apps or Tile icon.


2 - Make an App Become a Tile
Long tap All apps icon and select Pin to Start.

3 - Switch Between Apps
Tap Task View icon on taskbar and point to and tap a window.



DESKTOP AND TABLET MODES
In either mode, you can do the following:

1 - Access Action Center
Tap the last icon on the taskbar.

2 - Search for Files, Apps, Settings
Tap Windows button and type the name.

3 - Close an App
Tap the red X on the upper right side of the app window or tap Exit from the program's File menu.

4 - Uninstall an App
Long tap and release All apps icon and tap Uninstall.

5 - Turn Off Computer
Tap Windows button and on/off icon.