How to Enable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge

Touch mode in Microsoft Edge changes the size of buttons and spacing between them, making it easier to tap with your finger on a touchscreen.

This setting became available starting with Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1851.0. Touch mode makes icons and tabs larger and pushes them further apart, which is really handy if you’re using your PC like a tablet.

Microsoft Edge usually turns touch mode on by itself if it thinks your device is a touchscreen or a 2-in-1 computer. But sometimes you might want to control it manually.

This guide will show you exactly how to turn touch mode on or off for your Microsoft Edge browser whenever you need to.

How to Change Touch Mode Settings

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three dots button in the top right corner (you can also press Alt+F). Then, click on Settings.

   

3. In the left-hand menu, click on Appearance.

   

You can easily change touch mode settings in Microsoft Edge to make it work better for your screen. Whether you use a touchscreen or just prefer larger buttons, adjusting this setting is simple and improves how you use the browser.

4. Look for the Other appearance settings section, you will see a drop-down menu for Touch mode.
5. Click the drop-down menu and choose one of the following:

   • Auto (default): Edge decides automatically if touch mode is needed.
   • On: Touch mode is always on.
   • Off: Touch mode is always off.

     

6. You can now close the Settings ⚙️ tab.

Summary

Managing touch mode in Microsoft Edge is as simple as navigating to Settings › Appearance You can set it to Auto, On, or Off. This helps adjust the browser’s interface for touch screen use.