The ms-settings:devices-touch setting in Windows 10 und 11 refers to the configuration of touchscreen settings that allow users to adjust the sensitivity and other options for touchscreen devices.
This feature is especially important for devices that have a touchscreen, such as tablets or laptops with touchscreen functionality.
1. ms-settings:devices-touch
2. Availability under Windows
3. Other useful commands in the Windows settings
1. The Command ms-settings:devices-touch
1. Combine the Windows R keys for quick access.2. Use the command: ms-settings:devices-touch to perform the desired step.
(The command is also useful for creating a desktop shortcut.)
3. Select OK or press [Enter] to confirm.
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You can now access the settings explained above in your Windows 10, 11 or 12 operating system.
This provides solutions to the following questions and problems.
1b. This provides solutions to the following questions and problems.
How can users adjust the sensitivity and other settings for a touchscreen?How can end users ensure that their touchscreen settings are optimally configured?
What options do I have to configure additional features for a Windows computer with a touchscreen?
How to configure the touchscreen functionality on a Windows laptop to make it more user-friendly?
In which menu can you find the settings for touchscreen sensitivity in Windows?
2. It is available starting with the corresponding build numbers in Windows 10, 11 and 12!
Here is a detailed overview of the availability of this setting in the different Windows versions and the corresponding build numbers:
Windows 10
- Availability:
From Windows 10 Version 1809 (October 2018 Update)
- Build number:
17763
Windows 10 version 1809 introduced the ms-settings:devices-touch setting, which allows users to configure specific touchscreen settings. The feature is accessible through the Settings app. Users can navigate to Devices and then Touchscreen to adjust the touchscreen sensitivity or make other specific touchscreen settings. This version enabled improved control of touchscreen functionality to ensure a better user experience.
Windows 11
- Availability:
From Windows 11 version 21H2 (November 2021 Update)
- Build number:
22000
In Windows 11, the "ms-settings:devices-touch" setting is also available and offers a modern UI for touchscreen configuration. This version brings an evolved UI that allows detailed customization of touchscreen settings. Users can open the "Settings" app, navigate to "Devices" and then "Touchscreen" to configure sensitivity and other touchscreen options. Windows 11 improves the touchscreen experience and offers additional features and customization options.
Windows 12
- Availability:
Windows 12 is expected to continue to support the ms-settings:devices-touch setting, with exact details and build number to be announced with the official release.
For Windows 12, this touchscreen configuration is expected to continue to be available, possibly with further improvements and new features. The exact availability details and associated build number will be announced with the final release of Windows 12.
Summary
- Windows 10:
From version 1809 (Build 17763)
- Windows 11:
From version 21H2 (Build 22000)
- Windows 12:
Expected to be available, details may change
The “ms-settings:devices-touch” setting allows users to customize and configure their touchscreen settings. This feature is especially useful for devices with touchscreen functionality and provides a way to tweak sensitivity and other touchscreen-specific options to ensure a better user experience.