HP Notebook PCs - Switching Between Tablet Mode and Desktop Mode (Windows 10)

This document is for HP notebook computers with a touchscreen and with Windows 10.

Tablet mode optimizes your device for touch, so you can use your notebook without a mouse or keyboard. When Tablet mode is on, apps open full-screen and desktop icons are reduced.

Tablet mode settings

In Windows, search for and open Tablet mode settings.

The Tablet mode window opens.
To choose which mode your device uses, select an option from the When I sign in drop-down menu.
- Use the appropriate mode for my hardware: Enables automatic switching between desktop and tablet mode based on configuration. This is the default setting.
- Use desktop mode: Prevents your device from using tablet mode in any configuration.
- Use tablet mode: Prevents your device from using desktop mode in any configuration.
To choose to be notified when your notebook switches modes, select an option from the When this device automatically switches tablet mode on or off drop-down menu.
- Don't ask me and always switch: Enables automatic mode switching without notification or permission. This is the default setting.
- Always ask me before switching: Prevents your device from switching modes without permission.
- Don't ask me and don't switch: Prevents your device from switching modes or requesting permission.
Toggle the radio button to turn on the Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.
Toggle the radio button to turn on the Hide app icons on the taskbar in tablet mode.

HP Notebook PCs - Switching Between Tablet Mode and Desktop Mode (Windows 10)

Tablet mode settings

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