Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

Basic Gestures and Shortcuts

This feature may vary by device.

System Navigation Gestures

Go to Settings > System & updates > System navigation , and confirm that Gestures is selected.

	Return to the previous screen Swipe inward from the left or right edge to return to the previous screen.
	Return to the home screen Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
	View recent tasks Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and hold to view recent tasks.
	Close an app When viewing recent tasks, swipe up on an app preview to close the app.
	Switch apps Slide along the bottom edge of the screen. Before using this gesture, go to System navigation > Settings and confirm that Slide across bottom to switch apps is enabled. Swipe across the bottom of the screen in an arc.

Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take screenshot, Record screen.

	Take a screenshot Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.
	Take a scrollshot Knock on the screen with a knuckle and draw an "S" to take a scrolling screenshot.
	Capture part of the screen Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen.
	Record screen Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording.

Access Home screen editing mode

Pinch two fingers together on the home screen.

Display the shortcut panel on the lock screen

Swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen.

Open the notification panel

Swipe down from the status bar.

	Power off and restart Press and hold the Power button until the Power off and Restart options appear.
	Increase the volume Press the Volume up button.
	Decrease the volume Press the Volume down button.
	Take a screenshot Press the Volume down and Power buttons simultaneously.