Selecting an Item and Finding Greater Context in Windows 8

In Windows 8, you can select individual items on the screen to show more details and in many
cases, reveal additional commands via App bars and Context Menus.

Touch – You can select an item to see more details by either performing a “Swipe-Select” in the
Modern UI or a “Long-Press” in the Desktop.

To perform a Swipe-Select, quickly swipe up or down on the item and a tick will appear on the
top right corner of the item.

To perform a Long-Press, tap & hold your finger on the screen until a square appears underneath it, then release your finger from the screen.

Key/Mouse – Right-click on an item to select it and see more details.