Table of contents:
- 1. Scroll the contents of the window up or down
- 2. Scroll the contents of the window to the right or left
- 3. Call the context menu
- 4. See all open windows
- 5. Minimize all windows
- 6. Switch between open windows
- 7. Call the search
- 8. Adjust the scale
- 9. Open the notification center
- 10. Switch between virtual desktops
2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Perform routine activities even faster.
Touchpad gestures make it easier to control windows and other system elements. Use them to optimize your PC experience.
Some gestures are for high-precision touchpads and may not work on your device.
In addition, certain functions can be disabled by the manufacturer in the touchpad settings. You can check this and enable the necessary gestures in the "Start" → "Settings" → "Devices" → "Touchpad" menu.
1. Scroll the contents of the window up or down
Place two fingers on the touchpad and slide in the desired direction vertically.
2. Scroll the contents of the window to the right or left
Place two fingers on the touchpad and slide them horizontally in the desired direction.
3. Call the context menu
Tap with two fingers will open a menu that usually appears after a right click with the mouse. In some touchpad models, the same can be achieved by tapping with one finger in the lower right corner of the touchpad.
4. See all open windows
Swipe up with three fingers to see smaller windows of running programs and open web pages.
5. Minimize all windows
If you have maximized one or more windows, then swiping down with three fingers on the touchpad will minimize everything and show the desktop.
6. Switch between open windows
Swiping left or right with three fingers allows you to cycle through multiple open windows in succession.
7. Call the search
Use three fingers to tap the touchpad to bring up the Windows 10 search bar or Cortana virtual voice assistant (in countries where this feature is available).
8. Adjust the scale
Place two fingers on the touchpad, and then start spreading or pinching them together. This gesture not only allows you to resize images in viewers and image editors, but also works in many browsers, allowing you to quickly increase or decrease the size of the text on the page.
9. Open the notification center
Tap the touchpad with four fingers.
10. Switch between virtual desktops
Place four fingers on the touchpad and swipe right or left.
This material was first published in August 2015. In May 2020, we updated the text.
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