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Learn how to launch the touch-friendly Firefox on your Windows 8 device.

{for not fx28}{for win8}{note}'''This article does not apply to your version of Firefox.''' To use this feature, please [[update Firefox to the latest version | update Firefox to the latest version]] first.{/note}{/for}{/for} {for not win8}{note}'''Note:''' This article only applies to Windows 8. Please try again on your Windows 8 device.{/note}{/for} The latest version of Firefox comes with touchscreen features specially designed for your touch-enabled Windows 8 device. We'll show you how to switch to touchscreen mode in just a few, easy clicks. {note}'''Add-ons:''' Some add-ons might not be compatible with Windows 8 Touch mode. To install or manage your add-ons, please switch back to desktop mode.{/note} __TOC__ =Launch Firefox in Windows 8 Touch mode= {for not fx29} #Tap the {button Firefox} button at the top of the window. <!----add menu bar option when bug is fixed---> #Choose {menu Relaunch in Firefox for Windows 8 Touch} from the menu. #;[[Image:fx28 win 8]] {/for} {for fx29} #Tap the menu button [[Image:new FX menu]] to the far right of your toolbar. #On the menu panel, select {menu Windows 8 Touch}. #;[[Image:fx29 win8]] {/for} Firefox will reopen your tabs in Touch mode so you can pick up where you left off! {/for} {note}If Firefox is not your default browser, a dialog window will ask you to choose a browser. Select Firefox from the list to continue.{/note} ==Switch back to desktop mode== #Touch the menu button [[Image:new win8 menu]] at the bottom right corner of the screen. #Touch {menu Relaunch in Desktop}. #;[[Image:fx28 win8 desktop]] {/for} {note}The next time you open Firefox, it will launch in the last mode you used. {/note} =Can't find the Firefox tile on your Start screen?= Firefox comes with a nice, big tile that's easy to recognize and tap. ;[[Image:win8 tile]] If you don't see the tile on your Start screen, check your device's Apps page by dragging the desktop up. Once you've located the Firefox tile in the Apps list, pin it to your Start screen for easy access. Now that you know how to launch Firefox for Windows 8 Touch, see [[A quick guide to Firefox for Windows 8 Touch]] to learn more about Firefox's many features. [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/10nIt6j]]