How do I launch Firefox for Windows 8 Touch?

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You are using an older version of Firefox. To use this feature, please update Firefox to the latest version first.
Note: This article only applies to Windows 8. Please try again on your Windows 8 Touch device.

The latest version of Firefox comes with touchscreen features specially designed to work with your Windows 8 Touch. We'll show you how to switch to touchscreen mode in just a few, easy clicks.

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How to switch between Windows 8 Touch mode and desktop mode

You can easily switch modes while browsing. Here's how to do it:

Switch from desktop mode to Windows 8 Touch mode

  1. Touch the Firefox menu button at the top of the window, and choose Relaunch in Firefox for Windows 8 Touch from the menu and start browsing!
    fx win8 touch menu
  2. To switch back to desktop mode, tap the menu button The image "new FX menu" does not exist. at the bottom right corner of the screen and touch Relaunch in Desktop
  1. Tap the menu button The image "new FX menu" does not exist. on the far right of your toolbar.
  2. On the menu panel, select the Windows 8 Touch icon.
  3. To switch to desktop mode, tap the menu button The image "new FX menu" does not exist. at the bottom right corner of the screen and touch Relaunch in Desktop
If you haven't already set Firefox as your default browser, a popup window will ask you to select a browser. Select Keep using Firefox to continue.

Launch Firefox for Windows 8 Touch from the Start screen

Look for the Firefox app on your Start screen.

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Just tap it to launch the app and start browsing!

Don't see the Firefox app? Find it in your Windows 8 Apps list and pin it to your Start screen.