How to Use PC (Desktop) Mode with Resizable Windows on the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 Gen 2, by HardReset.Info on YouTube. 2 min 50 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 50 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the control center on your Yoga Tab 11.
Tap the desktop mode icon in the control center. The tablet switches to a Windows-like interface with a taskbar along the bottom.
Tap the bottom left corner of the screen to open the start menu and the full list of installed apps.
Tap the quick settings area on the taskbar to open quick settings. Swiping down from the top of the screen does nothing in desktop mode.
To pin an app, press and hold it in the app list or on the taskbar, then choose the pin option so it stays there.
Open an app and tap the window control on its title bar to switch between full window mode and full screen.
Resize a window by dragging its corner or edge. Only apps that support resizable windows will change size.
For split screen, drag the app's top bar to the left or right edge of the screen until it snaps into place.
Use the minus icon to minimise a window and the X icon to close it. To leave PC mode, open the control center and tap the desktop mode icon again.
Tips and common mistakes
Not every app supports free-form windows, so some will always open full screen.
If the top swipe does not open quick settings, use the shortcut area on the taskbar instead.
Pin the apps you use most so you do not have to search the start menu every time.
Drag windows by the top bar rather than the content area to avoid tapping buttons by accident.
Questions
Where is the desktop mode icon on the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11?
It sits in the control center that opens when you swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap it once to enter PC mode.
Why can't I resize a window?
Some apps only open full screen and ignore dragging. Try another app to confirm the mode is working.
Does PC mode need a keyboard or mouse?
No. Everything works with taps and drags on the touchscreen, though a keyboard makes typing easier.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
