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Master Touch Gestures on Windows 11

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The post provides a guide on using touch gestures with Windows 11 touchscreen devices. Touch gestures, akin to keyboard shortcuts, allow performing actions like select items, dragging and moving data, etc. To enable three- and four-finger gestures, users navigate to the appropriate setting. However, enabling this might affect the same interactions in apps. A comprehensive…

This post shows students and new users steps to use touch gestures with touch screen devices with Windows 11. A touch gesture is a physical activity performed on a touch screen by one’s finger(s).

Touch gestures are like keyboard shortcuts for your touchscreen devices. You can perform many actions using your fingers, including selecting items, dragging and dropping, moving files and folders, and many more actions that can be performed with your fingers on your touch screen devices.

You can use touch gestures on your Windows 11 touchscreen devices. First, however, you must enable or turn it on. To do that, go to the Start menu ==> Bluetooth & devices > Touch > Three- and four-finger touch gestures. Turn it on if it’s not already enabled.

Also, if your device’s touch screen is disabled or you want to enable it, read the post below.

How to turn the touch screen on or off on Windows 11

Below, we’ll provide a list of touchscreen gestures for Windows 11 to get work done.

How to use touch gestures in Windows 11

As mentioned above, touch gestures let you perform physical actions on a touch screen with your finger(s).

Note: When touch gestures are enabled, your apps’ three- and four-finger interactions might not work. To continue using these interactions in your apps, turn off this setting.

ActionGestures
Select an itemTap the screen 
ScrollPlace two fingers on the screen and slide horizontally or vertically
Zoom in or outPlace two fingers on the screen and pinch in or stretch out
Show more commands (like right-clicking)Press and hold the item 
Show all open windowsSwipe with three fingers up on the screen 
Show the desktopSwipe with three fingers down on the screen 
Switch to the last open appSwipe with three fingers to the left or right on the screen 
Open notification centerSwipe with one finger from the right edge of the screen 
See widgetsSwipe with one finger from the left edge of the screen
Switch desktopsSwipe with four fingers to the left or right on the screen

That should do it!

Conclusion:

  • Touch gestures provide an efficient way to interact with your Windows 11 touchscreen device.
  • Familiarizing yourself with these gestures can enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow.
  • Enable touch gestures through the Bluetooth & devices settings for a better user experience.
  • Remember that some app interactions may differ when using touch gestures; adjust your settings.
  • Practice using these gestures to become more comfortable and proficient on your device.
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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.

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