HP 15-r029wm User Guide - Windows 8.1 - Page 44

Top-edge swipe, Using touch screen gestures (select models only), One-finger slide

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Top-edge swipe The top-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps. IMPORTANT: When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app. ● Gently swipe your finger from the top edge to reveal the app command options. Using touch screen gestures (select models only) A touch screen computer allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers. TIP: On touch screen computers, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad. You can also perform on-screen actions with the keyboard and mouse. One-finger slide The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for other interactions, too, such as moving an object. ● To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to move. NOTE: When many apps are displayed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move the screen left or right. ● To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it. 34 Chapter 5 Navigating the screen

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Top-edge swipe
The top-edge swipe displays app command options that allow you to customize apps.
IMPORTANT:
When an app is active, the top-edge gesture varies depending on the app.
Gently swipe your finger from the top edge to reveal the app command options.
Using touch screen gestures (select models only)
A touch screen computer allows you to control items on the screen directly with your fingers.
TIP:
On touch screen computers, you can perform the gestures on the screen or on the TouchPad.
You can also perform on-screen actions with the keyboard and mouse.
One-finger slide
The one-finger slide is mostly used to pan or scroll through lists and pages, but you can use it for
other interactions, too, such as moving an object.
To scroll across the screen, lightly slide one finger across the screen in the direction you want to
move.
NOTE:
When many apps are displayed on the Start screen, you can slide your finger to move
the screen left or right.
To drag, press and hold an object, and then drag the object to move it.
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Chapter 5
Navigating the screen