Touchscreen Basics: Tapping, Swiping and Finding Your Way Around a Phone or Tablet

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About Course

A touchscreen phone or tablet can feel strange at first, because you control it with your fingers instead of buttons. This gentle course explains the handful of finger movements you need, how to get back to the Home Screen when you feel lost, and how to practise until it becomes second nature – on both iPhone/iPad and Android.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information from official guidance and is not legal, financial or medical advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Use the main touchscreen gestures: tap, swipe, scroll, touch and hold, and zoom
  • Get back to the Home Screen and go back a step on iPhone and Android
  • Open notifications and quick settings
  • Change settings that make the touchscreen easier to use

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • The main finger movements (gestures)
  • Getting home, going back and finding notifications
  • Practising until it feels natural

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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