If you are using the Outlook app on a touch screen device running Windows 11/10, then this post will help you. We will show you how to switch between Touch and Mouse modes in Outlook on Windows. For that, you do not need to install any add-in in Outlook.
Difference between Touch and Mouse modes
Although there is no significant difference in terms of features, there are some minor changes in the user interface. You may not need to worry about spacing when you use the Outlook app on a regular Windows computer with a dedicated mouse and keyboard. But if you use a touchscreen device with a detachable keyboard, you might often face problems due to the spacing between the two options.
The first difference between Touch and Mouse modes lies here. You can find a difference in the spacing between the two options. The second difference is the size of each option. Almost all the options in the Touch mode appear bigger than in the Mouse mode.
The Touch mode includes a new menu bar on the right side of the screen, which displays standard email options such as Delete, Respond, Mark as Read, Move, etc.
Before starting this tutorial, you should know that enabling the Touch mode in Outlook will also apply to other Microsoft Office 365 programs.
Switch between Touch & Mouse modes in Outlook
To switch between Touch and Mouse modes in Outlook, follow these steps-
- Open the Outlook app on your PC.
- Click the Customize Quick Access Toolbar
- Select Touch/Mouse Mode.
- Click the Touch/Mouse Mode icon in the toolbar.
- Select Touch from the list.
To know about these steps in detail, read on.
First, open the Outlook app on your computer and click on the Customize Quick Access Toolbar icon, which should be visible on the toolbar itself. Then, select Touch/Mouse Mode from the list.
It will enable a new icon in the toolbar, which is called Touch/Mouse Mode. You need to click on this icon and select a different mode as per your requirement.
The change should be applied immediately. As mentioned earlier, you can find a new menu bar, which looks something like this-
That’s it! In case you want to revert the change, do follow the last three steps.
I hope this tutorial will help you.
How do I toggle touch mode in Outlook?
To toggle touch mode in Outlook, click the Touch Mode button on the Quick Access Toolbar or select the Touch/Mouse Mode icon and choose Touch. This enables a more finger-friendly interface for easier navigation on touch devices.
How do I turn off touch mode?
To turn off touch mode in Windows, right-click the Start Menu, choose Device Manager, and expand Human Interface Devices. Double-click your touch screen or controller, then find the option to disable touch input. This effectively turns off the touch mode on your device.
