Chapter 2. Starting to use Windows 8.1
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Frequently used gestures
Tasks performed
Swipe
Start from any edge of the screen, then swipe inwards toward the center.
Swiping down from the top edge or up from the bottom edge displays a task bar on the bottom of the screen with app commands, including save, edit, and delete.
If you have an app currently open, you can also:
• Swipe from the top edge to halfway down the screen without lifting your finger to dock that app on the left or right side of the screen. This enables you to keep two apps open simultaneously in a
• Swipe from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge of the screen continuously without lifting your finger to close the currently open app.
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