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Tablet PC mode missing from Windows 10 on a Dell DesktopHow to add Tablet mode to Windows 10Enabling and using Tablet mode in Windows 10
Tablet PC mode missing from Windows 10 on a Dell Desktop
Some people have reported that the Windows 10 Tablet PC Settings option is missing. Some desktops cannot calibrate an attached touch screen monitor because of this.
This includes Dell product families such as the Inspiron, XPS, Vostro, OptiPlex, and Precision.
(Figure.1 External Touchscreen Monitor connected to a desktop)
Cause
How to add Tablet mode to Windows 10
The following steps take you through turning on the Tablet PC mode settings in Windows 10:
Click the Start menu and type in turn windows.
Select the first option in the generated search list.
(Figure.2 Start Menu Search results)
The Turn Windows Features On or Off window opens up. This is where you install or uninstall Windows 10 features:
Note: The number and types of features you can turn on or off depends on the version of Windows 10 you have installed on your desktop.
Scroll down the list and locate a folder labeled Tablet PC Components.
If you hover your cursor over the folder, a box appears on-screen and informs you which components are installed when you check the box.
The components are:
Tablet PC Input Panel
Windows Journal
Math Input Panel
Other Hand Writing Recognition Features
Check the box next to Tablet PC Components and click OK.
Follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation.
(Figure.3 Tablet Mode)
Note: You may be required to use administrator rights on the desktop to complete installing and enabling these components. It depends on which Windows features you are using on your desktop.
Note: When Windows 10 is using tablet mode, there are no tiles available on the screen to quickly switch back to desktop mode. Tap or click the Action Center icon in the taskbar to bring up a list of quick settings for your desktop. You can use them to switch from tablet mode back to desktop mode. Then tap or click the Tablet mode setting to switch between tablet and desktop mode. On a tablet, laptop, or desktop with a touch-panel display, access the Action Center settings with a quick swipe from the right edge of the screen.
(Figure.4 Action Center Icon Location)
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Enabling and using Tablet mode in Windows 10
For more information about enabling Tablet mode on your desktop, read the following guide:
How to Enable or Disable Tablet Mode on your Notebook in Windows 10
Microsoft provides a lot of good information about how to use Tablet mode in Windows 10. You can get information about how to get started using Tablet mode in the following article:
Get Started with Windows 10 - Use it like a tablet
