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Input Source Identification

Purpose

The topics in this section provide an overview of support for Input Source Identification in Windows 8. Input Source Identification enables applications to accurately and reliably detect an input source, identify the input type, and provide a user experience that's most appropriate for the input type.

The collection of topics provided here describe how your app can obtain this information and best use it to optimize the user experience for your customer.

In this section

Topic Description
Input Source Identification Reference
The topics in this section provide the reference specifications for Input Source Identification in Windows 8.

 

Developer audience

The Input Source Identification APIs are designed for developers who are building UI frameworks that provide a consistent touch-optimized user experience across desktop applications.

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