How to Enable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge

Touch mode in Microsoft Edge changes the size of buttons and the spacing between them, so they are easier to tap with a finger. It has been available since version 115.0.1851.0. In touch mode, icons and tabs are larger and further apart, which makes a touchscreen PC easier to use like a tablet.

Edge usually turns touch mode on by itself when it detects a touchscreen or a 2-in-1 computer. You can also turn it on or off manually whenever you want more room for your taps, or if the automatic choice is wrong for your setup. The setting is part of Edge, so it works the same on Windows 11 Home and Pro.

How to Change Touch Mode Settings

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three dots button (Settings and more) in the top right corner. You can also press Alt+F to open the same menu. You should see a long menu drop down.
3. Click Settings. A Settings page opens in a new tab.
4. In the left-hand menu, click Appearance. The page on the right now shows theme, toolbar and font options.

All the touch options live in this one place, so you do not need to change anything in Windows itself. If you cannot find a touch mode option further down this page, your copy of Edge is probably older than version 115.0.1851.0. Open About Microsoft Edge at the bottom of the left-hand menu to check the version and let Edge update itself. Then come back to Appearance.

5. Scroll down to the Other appearance settings section. You will see a drop-down menu labeled Touch mode.
6. Click the drop-down menu and choose one of the following:

   • Auto (default): Edge decides automatically whether touch mode is needed. This is the best choice for most 2-in-1 devices, because the layout can change when you switch between tablet and laptop use.
   • On: Touch mode is always on, even if you are using a mouse.
   • Off: Touch mode is always off, even on a touchscreen.
7. Look at the Edge window. The buttons, tabs and spacing should change right away, with no restart needed.
8. Close the Settings ⚙️ tab. Edge saves the choice automatically, so there is no Save button to click.

Summary

To undo the change, go back to Settings › Appearance and set Touch mode to Auto (default). If the drop-down is missing or you cannot change it, update Edge first. If the PC is managed by your workplace or school, an administrator may be controlling some browser settings.

In short, touch mode is controlled from Settings › Appearance. Set it to Auto, On, or Off to suit how you use the device.