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Escape key on Windows 11 tablet without keyboard?
I just purchased a Windows 11 Fusion5 tablet that does not have a keyboard. I'm using a teleprompter app that goes to full screen mode for use. Now I can't find any way to go back to the app home screen with all the controls. On a tablet I'd use the escape key. I can bring up the virtual keyboard, but there is no escape key on it. Anyone know any secret way to escape in a full screen app like this?
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Hey, I get it—without a physical keyboard and no ESC key on the virtual keyboard, it can be tricky to exit full-screen mode on your Windows 11 Fusion5 tablet. One trick is to try using gestures like swiping from the edges of the screen (depending on your tablet settings) to access system controls or the taskbar, which might let you switch apps or go back. You can also try pressing the Windows key (if your virtual keyboard has it) or tap the Windows icon to bring up the Start menu, then navigate from there. Another option is to connect a Bluetooth keyboard temporarily, which will give you the ESC key and full keyboard functionality. Lastly, some apps respond to the "Alt + F4" shortcut to close or exit full-screen mode, so see if that works with your teleprompter app.
If you enable the Touch Keyboard (via Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard), it may provide more options, including special keys.
