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Windows 8.1 Touch Screen Controls/Gestures
Model C
computers incorporate a Touch Screen and this can be used to navigate through the interface in much the same
way as a mouse, touchpad and keyboard. The following gestures are useful when navigating the
Windows 8.1
interface.
•
Swipe from the right
(
Access the Charms Bar
) - Pull your finger from the right side of the screen (in the black
area) to the left a little bit to bring up the
Charms Bar
.
Figure 6
- Swipe from Right & Left
•
Swipe from the left (Switch apps)
- If multiple apps are running you can slide your finger from the left side of the
screen (in the black area) to the right to switch between apps.
•
Swipe slowly from the left (Snap apps)
- Perform the same action above more slowly, to drag one app out and dis-
play it side-by-side with the app that was already on your screen.
•
Swipe from left and back (Display running apps)
- Slide your finger from the left and quickly drag it back
towards the right to display a list of apps that are currently running. Tap any app to switch to it.
•
Pull down from the top (Close app)
- Close any running app by starting at the top area of the screen and quickly
pulling your finger about halfway down the screen.
