You can easily switch your Lenovo laptop out of tablet mode using the Action Center. Here's how:
Steps to Disable Tablet Mode:
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Open the Action Center: Press the Windows key + A on your keyboard. This will open the Action Center on the right side of your screen.
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Locate the Tablet Mode Tile: Look for the "Tablet Mode" quick action tile. It may be in a different location depending on your current settings.
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Toggle Tablet Mode: Click the "Tablet Mode" tile. If tablet mode is currently enabled, clicking the tile will turn it off, and your laptop will revert to desktop mode. If it is off, clicking the tile will turn it on. Ensure the tile is not highlighted.
Alternative Method (Settings App):
While the Action Center is usually the quickest way, you can also control Tablet Mode through the Settings app:
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Open Settings: Click the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen, then click the gear icon to open the Settings app.
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Navigate to System: In the Settings app, click on "System."
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Select Tablet Mode: In the left-hand menu, click on "Tablet Mode."
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Toggle Tablet Mode: Under "When I sign in," you have a few options. The most direct approach is to ensure the slider at the top of the screen labelled "Make Windows more touch-friendly when using your device as a tablet" is set to Off. You can also configure how Windows behaves when you sign in with the options provided ("Always use tablet mode", "Never use tablet mode", or "Use the appropriate mode for my hardware"). Setting it to "Never use tablet mode" is usually the best choice for consistently staying in desktop mode.
By following these steps, you can easily switch your Lenovo laptop between tablet and desktop modes.
