Using the touchscreen

    Tapping

    Diagram of tapping gesture

    • Open or select an item.
    • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
    • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.

    Touching and holding

    Diagram of touching and holding gestures

    • Move an item.
    • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.

    Pinching in and out

    Diagram of pinching gesture

    • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos.

    Swiping and scrolling

    Diagram of swiping and scrolling gestures

    • Scroll up and down, or left and right.
    • Swipe left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.

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