Tablet Features

Overview

Windows 11 is designed to work seamlessly across various devices, including tablets. It comes with features and optimizations to enhance the tablet experience. Here's an overview of some key tablet features in Windows 11.

Features

1. Tablet Mode:

   • Enable Tablet Mode for a touch-optimized interface.

   • It simplifies the Start Menu, makes icons larger, and optimizes spacing for touch.

2. On-Screen Keyboard:

   • The on-screen keyboard is optimized for touch input. It can be found by selecting the keyboard icon on the system tray.

   • It can be customized, resized, and moved around the screen for convenience by selecting on the gear icon in the top left corner.

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3. Inking and Annotations:

   • Use the touch-friendly inking features for drawing and annotating.

   • Inking features can be accessed when a pen is paired with the device, or by selecting the pen menu icon in the system tray.

Touch Gestures

In Windows 11, navigation on a tablet involves using touch gestures for various actions. Here are some common touch gestures for tablet navigation:

1. Swipe from the Left Edge:

   • Action: Switch between open apps.

   • How to: Swipe from the left edge of the screen towards the center.

2. Swipe from the Right Edge:

   • Action: Open the Action Center.

   • How to: Swipe from the right edge of the screen towards the center.

3. Swipe from the Top Edge:

   • Action: Close an app.

   • How to: Swipe from the top edge of the screen towards the bottom.

4. Swipe from the Bottom Edge:

   • Action: Access the Taskbar.

   • How to: Swipe from the bottom edge of the screen towards the top.

5. Swipe Left on the Taskbar:

   • Action: Access Task View for virtual desktops and open apps.

   • How to: Swipe left on the taskbar.

6. Swipe Right on the Taskbar:

   • Action: Open the Widgets panel.

   • How to: Swipe right on the taskbar.

7. Two-Finger Swipe Up/Down:

   • Action: Scroll through content (web pages, documents, etc.).

   • How to: Use two fingers to swipe up or down on the screen.

8. Two-Finger Pinch or Spread:

   • Action: Zoom in or out.

   • How to: Place two fingers on the screen and pinch them together to zoom out or spread them apart to zoom in.

9. Three-Finger Swipe Up:

   • Action: Access the multitasking view.

   • How to: Swipe up with three fingers to see open apps.

10. Three-Finger Swipe Down:

    • Action: Minimize all open windows and show the desktop.

    • How to: Swipe down with three fingers.

11. Three-Finger Swipe Left/Right:

    • Action: Switch between virtual desktops (if multiple desktops are in use).

    • How to: Swipe left or right with three fingers.

12. Tap and Hold:

    • Action: Right-click.

    • How to: Tap and hold on an item for a moment to trigger the right-click context menu.

13. Swipe from Top Right Corner:

    • Action: Open the system menu of the active window.

    • How to: Swipe from the top-right corner diagonally towards the center.

14. Swipe from Top Left Corner:

    • Action: Open the app's menu (if supported).

    • How to: Swipe from the top-left corner diagonally towards the center.