CHAPTER 12
Getting More from a Tablet PC
Windows comes with many features designed to help you get the most out of your tablet PC. In this chapter, you learn how to use gestures, type with and configure the touch keyboard, adjust screen brightness, and more.

Using Gestures to Control Windows
Input Text with the Touch Keyboard
Understanding Gestures
You can get the most out of your Windows tablet by learning the various gestures that you can use to initiate actions, manipulate data, and control the elements on your screen. Traditional computers use the mouse and keyboard to input data and make things happen. A tablet lacks these input devices; instead, you must rely on your fingers because tablets are built to respond to touches on the glass screen surface. Some tablets also come with a small penlike device called a stylus, which you can use instead of your finger for some actions.
Tap

Use your finger to touch the screen and then immediately release it. You use this gesture to initiate an action.
Double-Tap

Tap and release the screen twice, ...
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