To switch your Surface Pro from tablet mode to desktop mode, use the Action Center.
Here's how:
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Locate the Action Center Icon: Look for the Action Center icon in the taskbar, usually in the lower-right corner of the screen. It resembles a speech bubble.
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Open the Action Center: Tap or click the Action Center icon. This will open a panel on the right side of your screen, displaying quick settings and notifications.
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Toggle Tablet Mode: Find the "Tablet mode" setting within the Action Center. Tap or click it. This will toggle the setting. If Tablet mode is currently on (highlighted or colored), tapping it will turn it off, switching your Surface Pro to desktop mode. If it's off (greyed out), tapping it will turn it on and switch to tablet mode.
After toggling Tablet Mode off, your Surface Pro will revert to desktop mode. You will see your desktop icons, and applications will behave as they would on a traditional desktop computer.
