[access-uk] windows 10 tip: disable tablet mode for better accessibility

  • From: Mobeen Iqbal <mobeeniqbal@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: BCAB Discussion List <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:54:06 +0000

Hello Everyone.

I came across this when my laptop decided to default to windows10 tablet mode without my knowing and apps were behaving strangely. I found that by disabling tablet mode, things became a lot more accessible and useable again. I would recommend that people keep windows10 set to the standard mode unless you specifically have a touch enabled device. even then it may be better to switch to standard mode. to switch, do the following.

press windows I for settings.
press enter on system.
arrow down to tablet mode and press enter.
tab once and make sure that the button for make windows more touch friendly is not pressed or ticked. if your screen reader just says button its not enabled.
tab and set the next option as desired, i have mine set to go to the desktop after sign in.
tab again and change this setting to don't ask me and don't switch.
tab to home and press enter. your settings should now be saved.

thanks for reading,

Mo.

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