User Guide - Windows 8.1

Right-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the right-edge swipe to reveal the charms, which let you search, share, start apps, access devices, or
change settings.
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Gently swipe your nger inward from the right edge of the touch screen to reveal the charms.
Left-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the left-edge swipe to reveal your open apps so that you can switch between them quickly.
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Gently swipe your nger inward from the left edge of the touch screen. Then, without lifting your nger,
swipe back toward the left edge to reveal all open apps.
Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe (touch screen only)
Use the top-edge swipe or bottom-edge swipe to display command options that allow you to customize an
open app.
IMPORTANT: The function of the top-edge swipe varies depending on the app.
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Gently swipe your nger from the top edge or the bottom edge to reveal the app command options.
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