In other words, when using the tablet mode the desktop fades away and everything goes into full screen, apps will launch and stay completely expanded, you’ll see a new Start menu that covers the entire screen much like the Start screen in Windows 8.1. Continuum is a feature that works automatically on 2-in-1 devices, such as Surface Pro 6 and Surface Go, but you can easily enable the feature if you’re more comfortable using that mode. In this guide, you’ll learn the different ways to enable or disable tablet mode on Windows 10.
How to enable Windows 10’s tablet mode using Action Center How to enable Windows 10’s tablet mode using Settings
How to enable Windows 10’s tablet mode using Action Center
The easiest way to enable tablet mode is by accessing the new Action Center (Windows key + A) and clicking tablet mode from the quick action tiles.
How to enable Windows 10’s tablet mode using Settings
There is an alternative way to enable Continuum and it’s by using the settings app: Certain devices, such as Surface and other tablets have the ability to switch to tablet mode automatically when a keyboard isn’t connected. However, the automated option may not be for everyone, as such you can also configure Windows 10 to switch automatically or ask before switching. Tablet mode in Settings Finally, on the tablet mode settings app, you can also enable or disable whether you like to see or hide the app icons on the taskbar while in tablet mode. Update October 9, 2018: This guide was originally published in January 2015, and it’s been updated to reflect the new changes. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
