Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8
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Frequently used gestures
Tasks performed
Number of fingers used
Swipe
Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center.
• Swiping from the bottom or top edge displays app commands, including save, edit, and delete. This also can be used to dock or close the currently open app. Similar to right- clicking on an app with your mouse.
• Swiping from the left displays a list of the apps currently running in the background.
• Swiping from the right side of the screen displays the charms. Similar to placing your mouse in the
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