There are several types of touch gestures such as basic or common and pinch or stretch.
Basic touch gestures include the following:
| Gesture | Description |
|---|---|
| Tap | One finger touches the screen and lifts up. |
| Press and hold | One finger touches the screen and stays in place. |
| Slide | One or more fingers touch the screen and move in the same direction. |
| Swipe | One or more fingers touch the screen and move a short distance in the same direction. |
| Pinch | Two or more fingers touch the screen and move farther apart or closer together. |
| Rotate | Two or more fingers touch the screen and move in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc. |
| Switch | Two or more fingers touch the screen and move farther apart. |