If you switch between using a mouse and a touch screen on your Windows computer 10 or have difficulty using a mouse, you can change the input mode of the Outlook client to suit your needs. Here's how to change the input mode at will.
Outlook client can be switched between mouse mode and touch mode. The main difference between the two modes is the spacing. Touch mode is designed for fingers, which are much wider than the average cursor.
Here is a section of the tape to show the difference between the two modes.
Mouse mode
Touch mode
As you can see, spacing is much wider and the ribbon is less cluttered in touch mode. Folders in the navigation pane and the toolbar at the bottom of Outlook also include greater spacing.
This is not only useful for touchscreens; If you have difficulty with the fine motor control needed with a mouse, touch mode can make the interface much easier to use. You can still use touch mode without a touch screen, just change the Outlook layout to expand the space.
If you are using a tablet-style laptop that comes with a detachable keyboard, like a surface pro, Outlook will detect and switch it automatically when you connect or disconnect the keyboard. You can also switch between modes yourself with the touch of a button on these types of devices..
First, you need to make the mode switch button visible. At the top of the Outlook client, click the customize shortcut arrow quick access toolbar and then select “Touch mode / mouse” in the drop-down menu.
This will add the Touch Mode button / mouse to quick access toolbar. Click the button and then select the mode you want to use.
If you switch to touch mode, additionally an additional toolbar will appear on the right side of Outlook.
This toolbar enables you to run common commands, how to remove, Responder, etc. Commands will change depending on if you have mail, a selected task or appointment. If you're wondering why this toolbar appears on the right, is so you can use your thumb while holding the tablet.
