Excel 2013: Enabling Touch Mode

To view the Ribbon in Touch Mode in Excel 2013:

If you're working on a touch-screen device, you can enable Touch Mode to create more open space on the Ribbon, making commands easier to tap with your fingers.
  1. Click the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar, then select Touch/Mouse Mode from the drop-down menu.
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  2. The Touch/Mouse Mode command will appear on the Quick Access toolbar.
  3. Click the Touch/Mouse Mode command, then select Touch from the drop-down menu.
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  4. The Ribbon will switch to Touch Mode.
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To turn off Touch Mode, click the Touch/Mouse Mode command, then select Mouse from the drop-down menu.
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