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Windows 10: Trackpad gestures everyone should use

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  • For laptops and 2-in-1s

    For laptops and 2-in-1s

    Trackpad gestures work on the Type Cover trackpad.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • Two finger scrolling up/down

    Two finger scrolling up/down

    We spend a lot of time scrolling in windows and this old gesture still works in Windows 10.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • Two finger scrolling left/right

    Two finger scrolling left/right

    Like the gesture for scrolling up and down in windows, this one does the same in the other direction.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • Two finger tap -- Right click

    Two finger tap -- Right click

    To perform a right click anywhere, just tap with two fingers. On most laptops you can also click in the lower right of the trackpad.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • 3-finger swipe up

    3-finger swipe up

    When you need to open the task manager showing all running apps, this simple gesture will do so instantly.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • 3-finger swipe down in task manager view

    3-finger swipe down in task manager view

    With the task manager on the screen, this gesture will close it.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • 3-finger swipe down to minimize all apps

    3-finger swipe down to minimize all apps

    With multiple apps on screen at once, when you need to minimize them all and get to the desktop, this gesture is your friend.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • 3-finger swipe up from desktop

    3-finger swipe up from desktop

    When you’ve minimized all apps and are showing the bare desktop, this gesture will pop all apps back onto the display.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

  • 3-finger swipe left/ right

    3-finger swipe left/ right

    With multiple apps on the busy display, this gesture will cycle among them.

    Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

    Photo by: James Kendrick/ZDNet

    Caption by: James Kendrick

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James Kendrick

By James Kendrick for Mobile News | August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT) | Topic: Windows 10

  • For laptops and 2-in-1s
  • Two finger scrolling up/down
  • Two finger scrolling left/right
  • Two finger tap -- Right click
  • 3-finger swipe up
  • 3-finger swipe down in task manager view
  • 3-finger swipe down to minimize all apps
  • 3-finger swipe up from desktop
  • 3-finger swipe left/ right

Laptop users will be operating Windows 10 like a pro with these gestures performed on the trackpad.

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Two finger scrolling left/right

Like the gesture for scrolling up and down in windows, this one does the same in the other direction.

Published: August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT)

Caption by: James Kendrick

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By James Kendrick for Mobile News | August 13, 2015 -- 17:34 GMT (10:34 PDT) | Topic: Windows 10

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