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Learning the Basics
Starting an app
Starting an app
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the
appropriate tile and click or touch to open.
To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-
right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the
Windows® charms slide out from the right, click or touch the Start
( ) charm.
Starting an app from the Start screen
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the
appropriate tile and click or touch to open, or swipe your finger to
the left from the right edge of the screen.
To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer to the
upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.
When the Windows® charms slide out from the right, click or touch
the Search ( ) charm. The apps screen appears with the available
system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in the
search field.
Below is an example using the Search field to start an app:
1Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or
swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows® charms
appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm.
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
2Start typing the app’s name in the Search field.
As you type, all matching files and apps are displayed.
3Click or touch the app you wish to open.