Word 2013

Enabling Touch Mode

Enabling Touch Mode

If you're working on a touch-screen device, you can enable Touch Mode to create more open space on the Ribbon, making commands easier to tap with your fingers.

To view the Ribbon in Touch Mode:

  1. Click the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar , then select Touch/Mouse Mode from the drop-down menu.


    Screenshot of Word 2013 Adding Touch/Mouse Mode to the Quick Access toolbar
  2. The Touch/Mouse Mode command will appear on the Quick Access toolbar.
  3. Click the Touch/Mouse Mode command, then select Touch from the drop-down menu.


    Screenshot of Word 2013 Selecting Touch Mode
  4. The Ribbon will switch to Touch Mode .


    Screenshot of Word 2013 The Ribbon in Touch Mode

To turn off Touch Mode , click the Touch/Mouse Mode command, then select Mouse from the drop-down menu.

Screenshot of Word 2013 Selecting Mouse Mode