Windows 8 Tips # 6 – Selecting an Item and Finding Greater Context

     In Windows 8, you can select individual items on the screen to show more details and in many cases, reveal additional commands via App bars and Context Menus.

     Touch – You can select an item to see more details by either performing a “Swipe-Select” in the Modern UI or a “Long-Press” in the Desktop.

     To perform a Swipe-Select, quickly swipe up or down on the item and a tick will appear on the top right corner of the item.

     To perform a Long-Press, tap & hold your finger on the screen until a square appears underneath it, then release your finger from the screen.

     Key/Mouse – Right-click on an item to select it and see more details.