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Practice area for smartphones and tablets

The following activities are designed specifically for use on mobile phones and tablets. They cover many of the day-to-day tasks you can encounter when using a smartscreen on these devices.

Each activity has three sections:

a Watch it section – where you can watch a demonstration of the task;
a Try it section – where you can practise your new skills in a safe environment. (For use on smart devices only.)
a Read it tip sheet – where you can read all about the task, print it or save it for later.

You can view and practise these activities as often as you like, and each activity has its own handy, printable guide for you to download and keep.

Tapping and swiping

These important gestures allow you to unlock your device, make calls, find apps and much more. We show you how and where to use them.

Scrolling and zooming

These important gestures allow you to move text, menus and objects on the screen and magnify small details for a better view.

Using the on-screen keyboard

See how the keyboard appears when you need it as we look at how to use it to send a text message.

Closing pop ups

Getting rid of those annoying pop-up boxes can be done safely. We show you how to deal with even the most persistent kind, and return to your browsing in peace and quiet.

Using the search feature

We show you how to use the search feature on your smart device to find apps, contacts and more, quickly and easily.

Using other touchscreens

Touchscreens are everywhere! We show you how to use one of the most common touchscreen you’re likely to encounter when out and about – the automated teller machine, or ATM.

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Practice area for smartphones and tablets

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