Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10.

What Is Tablet Mode?

Tablet mode displays the Windows 10 user interface to optimize the PC’s use as a tablet.

A man using the touchscreen on a tablet

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Such optimization usually includes large app icons, fewer icons displayed, and an on-screen touchkeyboard.

Tablet Mode vs.

The main difference between the two modes is their appearance.

Settings in Start in Windows 10

Desktop Mode provides a classic point-and-click workspace.

Using the Start menu

opt for white, squareStarticon located in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Select theSettingsgear icon in the Start menu to initiate the the controls.

System in Windows Settings

SelectTablet modeon the left side of the screen.

If you want to hide the Taskbar entirely, toggle onAutomatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.

The first search result that pops up should beTablet mode controls.

Tablet Mode in System Settings

Select this to be taken directly to theTabletmode controls.

Repeat steps 5-7 of the previous section to customize the Tablet mode configs.

Select theAction Centericon, located in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

Tablet Mode settings show When I sign in options

SelectTablet modein the large menu to enable Tablet mode’s features for your gear’s display.

Select theTablet modeagain to disable Tablet mode’s display features.

pick the Start menu and pick the gear icon (prefs) at the lower left.

Tablet mode settings menu in Windows 10

you might also fire up the configs window by using theWindows + Skeyboard shortcut.

SelectTablet modein the panel at the left of this window.

First, you’re able to selectUse desktop modefrom theWhen I sign indrop-down menu.

Tablet mode options in Windows 10

Using the Search bar method to access Tablet mode settings in Windows 10

Selection of Tablet Mode in the Action menu

Disable Tablet mode button in Action Menu