Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge


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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off touch mode in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.

Starting with Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1851.0, Microsoft Edge added a touch mode setting that can increase the size and spacing of browser elements like buttons, tabs, and more to optimize for use with touch.

Microsoft Edge is set to automatically turn on touch mode by default when using a 2-in-1 or tablet type device. You can also manually turn on or off touch mode in Microsoft Edge on demand.


EXAMPLE: Microsoft Edge touch mode turned on and off

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Here's How:

1 Open Microsoft Edge.

2 Click/tap on the Setting and more (Alt+F) 3 dots button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)

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3 Click/tap on Appearance in the left pane. (see screenshot below)

If you do not see a left pane, then either click/tap on the 3 bars menu button towards the top left OR widen the horizontal borders of the Microsoft Edge window until you do.


4 Under Customize appearance and Touch, select Auto (default), On, or Off in the Touch mode drop menu for what you want.

5 You can now close the Settings tab if you like.

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That's it,
Shawn Brink
 

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