swipe down

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Swipe down is a touchscreen gesture where you drag your finger from top to bottom across the display.

On smartphones, swiping down typically reveals notifications or quick settings: Swipe down to check your messages.

The gesture mimics pulling something toward you, making hidden menus accessible.

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Opposites
vertical direction of gesture

swipe downswipe up

Upward touch gesture

scroll up · pull up · drag up

gesture type

swipe downtap

Valve controlling liquid flow

double-tap · long press · press and hold · pinch · pinch to zoom

motion axis

swipe downswipe left

Reject a profile

swipe right

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G