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Touch/Mouse Mode changes the spacing of the buttons on the ribbon to accommodate either using a mouse or a touch screen. For the touch screen, the buttons are spaced farther apart so they’re easier to tap.

Turn on Touch Mode

  1. Select the Touch/Mouse Mode hand icon on the Quick Access Toolbar.  Touch Mouse Mode

  2. Select Touch.Mouse and Touch options

Note: To turn off Touch Mode, repeat the steps.

Add Touch/Mouse Mode to the Quick Access Toolbar

If you don’t see the icon on the Quick Access Toolbar, you can add it.

  1. Press  Down arrow to Quick Access Bar drop-down list on the Quick Access Toolbar to view the Customize Quick Access Toolbar.

  2. Select Touch/Mouse Mode.

Quick Access drop-down list​​​​​​​

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