HTC 8X - Manual (Page 17)

Touch gestures
Use touch gestures to get around your phone.
Tap
Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select
onscreen items such as application and settings icons, or press
onscreen buttons.
Press and hold
Press and hold an item to view available options (for
example, additional keys on the keyboard).
Swipe or slide
Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen
when you need to scroll through a long list or see other screens
in a hub.
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