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Windows 10 - Turn Tablet Mode On / Off

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Windows 10 - Turn Tablet Mode On / Off

Here's how to turn 'Tablet mode' for your Windows 10 device on or off.
Tablet mode has a different appearance than Desktop mode. Tablet mode uses tiles; whereas, Desktop mode is arranged like a standard Windows® PC or laptop. Each function a little differently, but both have all of the same abilities.
  1. From the Windows desktop, select the
    Action Center icon
     Action Center icon located in the taskbar (lower-right).
    Utilize the touchscreen (if available) or mouse to select the on-screen options.
    Windows taskbar with the Action Center icon
  2. Select
    Tablet mode
     to turn on or off.
    If necessary, select
    Expand
     to view all options.
    • On
      Airplane mode on
    • Off
      Airplane mode off