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Learning the Basics

Mouse properties

Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then,
without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the
target position. For example, drag items on any app screen
to reposition them.
Swipe or slide—To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger
across the surface of the screen without pausing. For
example, swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of
the screen to display the Windows® charms.
Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example,
double-tap a section of a Web page to zoom in on that
section. Double-tap again to zoom out.
Pinch—In some apps (such as Maps and Games), you can
zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once
and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them
apart (to zoom in).
Rotate—Place two or more fingers on an item and rotate
your hand. The item rotates in the direction you turn your
hand. (Not functional in all apps).
Mouse properties
These mouse properties only apply to the touch pad and
touch pad buttons.
Mouse properties allow you to change your pointing device
or mouse settings.
To access Mouse properties:
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,
click or touch Settings and, in the Search field, type
Mouse. In the list that appears, click or touch your
selection.
The Mouse Properties screen appears.
You may change some of the settings in the following
categories:
❖Buttons
❖Pointers
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