How Do I Turn On Windows Touch Screen Functionality?
The touch screen functionality on your Windows 11 device can be turned on directly from within the operating system’s settings. Here’s how to do it.
Open the Start menu. Type Device Manager in the Start menu’s search bar. You can start typing as soon as the Start menu is open. There’s no need to click the search bar. Select Device Manager. Expand the Human Interface Devices list. Select the first HID-compliant touch screen item. If you can’t see this option, it’s possible your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a screen that supports touch. On the top menu, select Action. Select Enable device. Now select the second HID-compliant touch screen item from the list. Select Action. Select Enable device. Your Windows 11 touch screen should now be activated.
How Do I Enable the Touchscreen on My Laptop Keyboard?
Unfortunately, there isn’t a designated key nor any keyboard shortcuts that switches the touch screen on or off in Windows 11. The only way to enable the touch functionality in Windows 11 is to follow the above steps by using the built-in system settings.
If you’re just wondering how to wake a Windows 11 device from Sleep and turn its screen on, all you need to do is press any key on your keyboard.
Why Is Touch Screen Not Working in Windows 11?
If the touch screen functionality isn’t working properly or at all in Windows 11, there are a couple of things you may want to check and try.
Enable the touch screen via the above steps. The touch screen should be enabled by default when you get a new Windows 11 device, but it’s possible it was off as default. Update the touch screen driver. Right-click each HID-compliant touch screen in Device Manager and select Update Driver. Restart Windows 11. A quick restart can fix a lot of problems. Install the latest Windows 11 update. Windows updates can fix many hardware issues. Check the hardware. If your new Windows 11 tablet, laptop, or computer was cheaper than the other models, it might not have a touch screen. Calibrate your touch screen. A series of specific Windows touch settings could fix the problem. Troubleshoot your broken touch screen. Work your way through a series of Windows 11 touch screen solutions.
