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## [Create, share, and view photos and video](holographic-photos-and-video.md) ## [Create, share, and view photos and video](holographic-photos-and-video.md)
# Holographic Applications # Holographic Applications
## [Try 3D Viewer (Beta)](holographic-3d-viewer-beta.md) ## [Try 3D Viewer](holographic-3d-viewer-beta.md)
## [Find, install, and uninstall applications](holographic-store-apps.md) ## [Find, install, and uninstall applications](holographic-store-apps.md)
## [Install and uninstall custom applications](holographic-custom-apps.md) ## [Install and uninstall custom applications](holographic-custom-apps.md)

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title: Using 3D Viewer Beta on HoloLens title: Using 3D Viewer on HoloLens
description: Describes the types of files and features that 3D Viewer Beta on HoloLens supports, and how to use and troubleshoot the app. description: Describes the types of files and features that 3D Viewer Beta on HoloLens supports, and how to use and troubleshoot the app.
ms.prod: hololens ms.prod: hololens
ms.sitesec: library ms.sitesec: library
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- HoloLens (1st gen) - HoloLens (1st gen)
--- ---
# Using 3D Viewer Beta on HoloLens # Using 3D Viewer on HoloLens
3D Viewer Beta lets you view 3D models on HoloLens. You can open and view *supported* .fbx files from Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, and other apps. 3D Viewer lets you view 3D models on HoloLens. You can open and view *supported* .fbx files from Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, and other apps.
If you're having trouble opening a 3D model in 3D Viewer Beta, or certain features of your 3D model are unsupported, see [Supported content specifications](#supported-content-specifications). If you're having trouble opening a 3D model in 3D Viewer, or certain features of your 3D model are unsupported, see [Supported content specifications](#supported-content-specifications).
To build or optimize 3D models for use with 3D Viewer Beta, see [Optimizing 3D models for 3D Viewer Beta](#optimizing-3d-models-for-3d-viewer-beta). To build or optimize 3D models for use with 3D Viewer, see [Optimizing 3D models for 3D Viewer](#optimizing-3d-models-for-3d-viewer-beta).
There are two ways to open a 3D model on HoloLens. See [Viewing 3D models on HoloLens](#viewing-3d-models-on-hololens) to learn more. There are two ways to open a 3D model on HoloLens. See [Viewing 3D models on HoloLens](#viewing-3d-models-on-hololens) to learn more.

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The Start menu on HoloLens is where you'll open apps, see important status info, and access tools like the camera. The Start menu on HoloLens is where you'll open apps, see important status info, and access tools like the camera.
Wherever you are in HoloLens, you can always open the **Start** menu by using Start gesture. On HoloLens (1st gen) the Start gesture is [bloom](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12644/hololens-use-gestures). On HoloLens 2, the [Start gesture](hololens2-basic-usage.md#navigate-windows-holographic) is to tap the Start icon that appears on your wrist. Wherever you are in HoloLens, you can always open the Start menu by using **Start gesture**. On HoloLens (1st gen) the Start gesture is [bloom](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12644/hololens-use-gestures). On HoloLens 2, the [Start gesture](hololens2-basic-usage.md#navigate-windows-holographic) is to tap the Start icon that appears on your wrist. You can also open the Start menu using your voice by saying "Go to Start".
> [!TIP] > [!TIP]
> When the **Start** menu is open, use the Start gesture to close it, or look at the Start menu and say "Close". > When the Start menu is open, use the Start gesture to close it, or look at the Start menu and say "Close".
At the top of the **Start** menu, you'll see status indicators for Wi-Fi, battery, and volume, plus a clock. On HoloLens 2 there is also a listening indicator that shows when the device is speech enabled and is listening for voice commands. At the bottom you'll find the **Photo** and **Video** buttons, which allows you to take photos and video recordings. There is also a **Connect** button that allows you to project what you see to another device using Miracast. At the top of the Start menu, you'll see status indicators for Wi-Fi, battery, volume, and a clock. On HoloLens 2 there is also a listening indicator that shows whether the device is speech enabled and is listening for voice commands. At the bottom you'll find the **Photo** and **Video** buttons which allow you to take photos and video recordings. There is also a **Connect** button that allows you to project what you see to another device using Miracast.
### Find apps on Start menu ### Find apps on Start menu
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> [!TIP] > [!TIP]
> On HoloLens 2, you can directly scroll the app lists using your index finger. Just touch the list with your finger tip and drag upwards or downwards. > On HoloLens 2, you can directly scroll the app lists using your index finger. Just touch the list with your finger tip and drag upwards or downwards.
### Open apps from Start menu ### Open apps from Start menu
To open an app from the **Start** menu, simply **select** an **app tile**. You can also say the name of an app to open it. To open an app from the Start menu, simply **select** an **app tile**. You can also say the name of an app to open it.
When you open an app from the Start menu, one of the following will happen, depending on how the app is designed: When you open an app from the Start menu, one of the following will happen, depending on how the app is designed:
- An **app window** is placed. The app is then loaded in the window where you can use it like a touch screen. - An **app window** is placed. The app is then loaded in the window and you can use it like a touch screen.
- A **3D app launcher** for an immersive app is placed. You need to then **select** the launcher to open the immersive app. - A **3D app launcher** for an immersive app is placed. You need to then **select** the launcher to open the immersive app.
- An app window is placed which acts as a **launcher** for an immersive app. The immersive app will proceed to launch automatically. - An app window is placed which acts as a **launcher** for an immersive app. The immersive app will proceed to launch automatically.
App windows and app launchers placed in mixed reality home will stay around until you decide to remove them. They give you a convenient shortcut in the world to use those app windows or to launch immersive apps without having to open them again from the Start menu. App windows and app launchers placed in mixed reality home will stay around until you decide to remove them. They give you a convenient shortcut in the world to use those app windows or to launch immersive apps without having to open them again from the Start menu.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
>Like on a phone, system resources is managed automatically on HoloLens. For example, as you open a new immersive app, all other running apps will automatically become inactive. There is no need to remove app windows and launchers in mixed reality home to free up system resources. >Like on a phone, system resources is managed automatically on HoloLens. For example, when you open a new immersive app, all other running apps will immediately become inactive. There is no need to remove app windows and launchers in mixed reality home to free up system resources.
## Using apps on HoloLens ## Using apps on HoloLens
Apps on HoloLens can use app window view or immersive view. An app using app window view simply shows its content inside a window. An app using immersive view takes you away from mixed realty home where it can then display its content in the physical environment all around you. Apps on HoloLens can use app window view or immersive view. With app window view the app simply shows its content inside a window. With immersive view an app takes you away from mixed realty home where it can then display its content in the physical environment all around you. Apps can also choose to use both views.
### Using app windows ### Use app windows
On HoloLens (1st gen) app windows are placed and used in mixed reality home, where you can [move, resize, and rotate](hololens1-basic-usage.md#move-resize-and-rotate-apps) them as you like. On HoloLens (1st gen) app windows are placed and used in mixed reality home, where you can [move, resize, and rotate](hololens1-basic-usage.md#move-resize-and-rotate-apps) them as you like. In addition to using app windows with gaze and gesture, you can also use them with Bluetooth connected mouse and keyboard.
On HoloLens 2, in addition to using app windows in mixed reality home, you can also use one app window at a time inside an immersive app itself. You can also put an app window into **Follow me** mode where it will stay in front of you as you walk around. When you open an app window while inside an immersive app, it will open in **Follow me** mode automatically. You can [move, resize, and rotate](hololens2-basic-usage.md#move-and-resize-nearby-holograms-and-apps-by-grabbing-them) app windows directly using your hands in both mixed reality home and inside an immersive app. On HoloLens 2, in addition to using app windows in mixed reality home, you can also use one app window at a time inside an immersive app. You can also put an app window into **Follow me** mode where it will stay in front of you as you walk around. When you open an app window while inside an immersive app, it will open in **Follow me** mode automatically. You can [move, resize, and rotate](hololens2-basic-usage.md#move-and-resize-nearby-holograms-and-apps-by-grabbing-them) app windows directly using your hands in both mixed reality home and inside an immersive app.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> >
> - Up to three app windows can be active in mixed reality home at a time. You can open more, but only three will remain active. > - Up to three app windows can be active in mixed reality home at a time. You can open more, but only three will remain active.
> - When an app window is not active, it will look darkened compared to an active window. Some will simply show the app icon instead of any content. To activate an inactive window simply **select** it. > - When an app window is not active, it will show content that looks darkened compared to an active window. Some will simply show the app icon instead of any content. To activate an inactive window simply **select** it.
> - Each open app can have one active window at a time, except Microsoft Edge, which can have up to three. > - Each open app can have one active window at a time, except Microsoft Edge, which can have up to three.
## Close apps ### Close apps
To close an app that uses an app window, simply close the app window with the **Close** button on the title bar. To close an app that uses an app window, simply close the app window with the **Close** button on the title bar. You can also look at the window and say "Close".
To exit an app that uses immersive view, use the Start gesture to bring up the **Start** menu, then select the **Mixed reality home** button. To exit an app that uses immersive view, use the Start gesture to bring up the **Start menu**, then select the **Mixed reality home** button.
If an immersive app is in a broken state and you need to restart it, you can make sure the app is first completely shut down by closing its launcher in mixed reality home, then launching it from the Start menu.
## Related info
[Find, Install, and Uninstall applications from the Microsoft Store](holographic-store-apps.md)

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|Open the Start menu | "Go to Start" | |Open the Start menu | "Go to Start" |
|Close the Start menu | "Close" | |Close the Start menu | "Close" |
|Leave an immersive app | Say "Go to Start" to bring up the quick actions menu, then say "Mixed reality home." | |Leave an immersive app | Say "Go to Start" to bring up the quick actions menu, then say "Mixed reality home." |
|Hide and show hand ray | "Hide hand ray" / "Show hand ray" |
|See available speech commands | "What can I say?" | |See available speech commands | "What can I say?" |
### 3D object commands ### Hologram commands
To use these commands, gaze at a 3D object, hologram, or app window. To use these commands, gaze at a 3D object, hologram, or app window.
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| "Smaller" | Make it smaller | | "Smaller" | Make it smaller |
| "Face me" | Turn it to face you | | "Face me" | Turn it to face you |
| "Move this" | Move it (follow your gaze) | | "Move this" | Move it (follow your gaze) |
| "There" | Place it when you’re done moving it | | "Close" | Close it |
| "Follow" / "Stop following" | Make it follow you as you move around |
### See it, say it ### See it, say it
Many buttons and other elements on HoloLens also respond to your voice—for example, **Follow me** and **Close** on the app bar. To find out if a button is voice-enabled, rest your gaze on it for a moment to see a voice tip. Many buttons and other elements on HoloLens also respond to your voice—for example, **Follow me** and **Close** on the app bar, or the **Back** button in Edge. To find out if a button is voice-enabled, rest your **gaze cursor** on it for a moment to see a voice tip.
### Dictation mode ### Dictation mode

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## Mapping your space ## Mapping your space
Now you're ready to start mapping your spare. When HoloLens starts mapping your surroundings, you'll see a mesh graphic spreading over the space. Now you're ready to start mapping your spare. When HoloLens starts mapping your surroundings, you'll see a mesh graphic spreading over the space. In mixed reality home, you can trigger the map to show by selecting on a mapped surface.
Here are guidelines for building a great spatial map. Here are guidelines for building a great spatial map.

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### Select a hologram by using your voice ### Select a hologram by using your voice
1. To bring up the gaze cursor, say “Select.” The gaze cursor is a dot that you move around by moving your head. You can use it to target voice commands with precision. 1. The gaze cursor is a dot that you move around by moving your head. You can use it to target voice commands with precision.
1. Gaze at the hologram that you want to select. 1. Gaze at the hologram that you want to select.
1. To select the hologram, say "Select." 1. To select the hologram, say "Select."
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Now it's time to put gestures to the test! Now it's time to put gestures to the test!
You'll find your installed apps in the **Start** menu and there are more apps for HoloLens (1st gen) in the Microsoft Store. You'll find your installed apps in the [Start menu](holographic-home.md) and there are more apps for HoloLens (1st gen) in the Microsoft Store.
Open the **Start** menu and select an app! Open the **Start** menu and select an app!
Using apps on HoloLens is a little different from on a PC: Some apps use a 2D view and look like other Windows applications. Other apps (immersive apps) use a 3D view and when you launch them, they become the only app you see. Using apps on HoloLens is a little different from on a PC: Some apps use a 2D view and look like other Windows applications. Other apps (immersive apps) use a 3D view and when you launch them, they become the only app you see.
When you place an app, it will stay put until you remove it. You can move or resize 2D apps at any time. When you place an app window or app launcher, it will stay put until you remove it. You can move or resize these holograms in your [mixed reality home](holographic-home.md#Open-apps-from-Start-menu) at any time.
## Move, resize, and rotate apps ## Move, resize, and rotate apps
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Gaze at the app, and tap and hold with both hands to select it. Rotate the app by keeping one hand steady and moving your other hand around it. When you're done, raise both index fingers. Gaze at the app, and tap and hold with both hands to select it. Rotate the app by keeping one hand steady and moving your other hand around it. When you're done, raise both index fingers.
### Help! I don't see my holograms ### Scroll content in an app window
If you don’t see holograms that you’ve placed while using HoloLens, here are some things to try: Gaze at the content of the app window. Tap and hold and then move your hand slightly upwards or downwards to scroll the content.
- Make sure that you’re looking in the right area—remember, holograms stay where you left them!
- Make sure that you're in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Select **Settings** > **System** > **Spaces**, and make sure that the right space is loaded.
## Help! I can’t place holograms on HoloLens
If you’re using HoloLens and having trouble placing holograms, here are some things to try:
- Make sure that you’re in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Stand one to three meters from where you’re trying to place the hologram.
- Don’t place holograms on black or reflective surfaces.
- Walk around so that HoloLens can rescan your surroundings.
## Meet the HoloLens (1st gen) Clicker ## Meet the HoloLens (1st gen) Clicker
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Now you can configure your HoloLens (1st gen) to meet your specific needs. Now you can configure your HoloLens (1st gen) to meet your specific needs.
[Connect bluetooth devices](hololens-connect-devices.md) [Connect bluetooth devices like mouse and keyboard](hololens-connect-devices.md)
[Learn more about Voice and Cortana](hololens-cortana.md) [Learn more about Voice and Cortana](hololens-cortana.md)
### Help! I don't see my holograms
If you don’t see holograms that you’ve placed while using HoloLens, here are some things to try:
- Make sure that you’re looking in the right area—remember, holograms stay where you left them!
- Make sure that you're in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Wait. When HoloLens has trouble recognizing your space, previously placed holograms can take up to a minute to reappear.
- If issue persists, you may want to clear out your Holograms storage data in **Settings** > **System** > **Holograms**, then place holograms in mixed reality home again.

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title: Getting around HoloLens 2 title: Getting around HoloLens 2
description: A brief tour of the HoloLens 2 interface description: A guide to using HoloLens 2 with your hands
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ms.date: 08/07/2019 ms.date: 08/07/2019
keywords: hololens keywords: hololens
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This guide provides an intro to: This guide provides an intro to:
- mixed reality - Hand tracking
- using your hands and voice for interacting with holograms on HoloLens 2 - Basic hand interactions
- navigating Windows 10 on HoloLens (Windows Holographic) - Start gesture
- Move, resize, rotate
## Discover mixed reality ## Discover mixed reality
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The holographic frame positions your holograms where your eyes are most sensitive to detail and the see-through lenses leave your peripheral vision unobscured. With spatial sound, you can pinpoint a hologram even if it’s behind you using sound. And, because HoloLens understands your physical environment, you can place holograms on and around real objects like tables and walls. The holographic frame positions your holograms where your eyes are most sensitive to detail and the see-through lenses leave your peripheral vision unobscured. With spatial sound, you can pinpoint a hologram even if it’s behind you using sound. And, because HoloLens understands your physical environment, you can place holograms on and around real objects like tables and walls.
## Use HoloLens with your hands Getting around HoloLens is a lot like using your smart phone. You can use your hands to touch and manipulate holographic windows, menus, and buttons.
Getting around HoloLens is a lot like using your smart phone. You can use your hands to manipulate holographic windows, menus, and buttons.
Once you know these basic interactions, getting around on HoloLens will be a snap. Once you know these basic interactions, getting around on HoloLens will be a snap.
> [!TIP] > [!TIP]
> If you have a HoloLens near you right now, the **Tips** app gives you a hands-on tutorials for hand interactions on HoloLens. > If you have a HoloLens near you right now, the **Tips** app gives you a hands-on tutorials for hand and voice interactions on HoloLens.
> Use the Start gesture to go to **Start** or say "Go to Start" and select **Tips**. > Use the Start gesture to go to **Start** menu and select **Tips**.
### The hand-tracking frame ## The hand-tracking frame
HoloLens has sensors that can see a few feet to either side of you. When you use your hands, you'll need to keep them inside that frame, or HoloLens won't see them. As you move around, the frame moves with you. HoloLens has sensors that can see a few feet to either side of you. When you use your hands, you'll need to keep them inside that frame, or HoloLens won't see them. As you move around, the frame moves with you.
![Image that shows the HoloLens hand-tracking frame](./images/hololens-2-gesture-frame.png) ![Image that shows the HoloLens hand-tracking frame](./images/hololens-2-gesture-frame.png)
### Hand rays ## Touch holograms near you
Use hand rays to interact with holograms from a distance. When your hands are not in the vicinity of any holograms, hand rays automatically appear from your palms. Use hand rays while performing the air-tap and air-tap and hold gestures. When a hologram is near you, bring your hand close to it and you should see a white ring appear on the tip of your index finger. This is the **touch cursor** which helps you touch and interact with holograms with precision. To **select** something, simply **tap** it with the touch cursor. **Scroll** content by **swiping** on the surface of the content with your finger, just like on a touch screen.
To **grab** a hologram near you, pinch your **thumb** and **index finger** together on the hologram and hold. To let go, release your fingers. Use this **grab gesture** to move, resize, and rotate 3D objects and app windows in mixed reality home.
To bring up a **context menu**, like the ones you'll find on an app tile in the Start menu, **tap and hold** like you do on a touch screen.
## Use hand ray for holograms out of reach
When there are no holograms near your hands, the **touch cursor** will be hide automatically and **hand rays** will appear from the palm of your hands. Hand rays allow you to interact with holograms from a distance.
> [!TIP] > [!TIP]
> If you find hand rays distracting, you can hide them by saying “Hide hand rays”. To make them reappear, say "Show hand rays." > If you find hand rays distracting, you can hide them by saying “Hide hand rays”. To make them reappear, say "Show hand rays."
### The Grab gesture
To perform the grab gesture, pinch your thumb and index finger together and hold. To let go, release your fingers. Use the grab gesture to move, resize, and rotate app windows and 3D objects. ### Select using air tap
### The Air-tap gesture To select something using **hand ray**, follow these steps:
To select an app or other hologram, air tap it while using hand rays. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Use a had ray from your palm to target the item. You don't have to raise your whole arm—keep your elbow low and comfortable.
1. Point your index finger straight up toward the ceiling.
1. Use a had ray from your palm to target a hologram. You don't have to raise your whole arm—keep your elbow low and comfortable. 1. To perform the **air tap** gesture, pinch your thumb and index finger together and then quickly release them.
1. To perform the air-tap gesture, pinch your thumb and index finger together and then quickly release them.
![Air-tap gesture animation](./images/hololens-air-tap.gif) ![Air-tap gesture animation](./images/hololens-air-tap.gif)
### Tap-and-hold gesture ### Grab using air tap and hold
To tap and hold an app or other hologram, start with an air tap, but keep your fingers together instead of releasing them. To grab a hologram or scroll app window content using **hand ray**, start with an **air tap**, but keep your fingers together instead of releasing them.
Use tap and hold to perform the following actions: Use **air tap and hold** to perform the following actions with hand ray:
- **Scroll**. To scroll content, tap and hold on the content and then slowly move your hand up and down or side to side. - **Scroll**. To scroll app window content, air tap and hold on the content and then move your hand ray up and down or side to side.
- **Grab**. To grab an app or hologram, target the app or hologram by using a hand ray and then tap and hold. - **Grab**. To grab an app window or hologram, target the app title bar or hologram with your hand ray and then air tap and hold.
- **Open context menus**. To open context menus, tap and hold is the equivalent of press and hold on a touch screen. - **Open context menus**. To open context menus, air tap and hold with your hand ray.
## Voice commands ## Start gesture
You can use your voice to do many of the same things you do with gestures on HoloLens, like taking a quick photo or opening an app. The Start gesture opens the **Start menu**. To perform the Start gesture, hold out your hand with your palm facing you. You’ll see a **Start icon** appear over your inner wrist. Tap this icon using your other hand. The Start menu will open **where you’re looking**.
> [!TIP]
> - You can use the Start gesture as long as your hands are inside the hand-tracking frame. You do not need to be looking down at the Start icon. Keep your elbow low and comfortable, and look in the direction where you want the Start menu to open.
> - If the Start menu didn't open at the position you want, simply move your head around to reposition it.
> - If you have trouble reading the smaller text on the Start menu, step closer to it after it opens.
![Image that shows the Start icon and the Start gesture](./images/hololens-2-start-gesture.png)
To **close** the Start menu, do the Start gesture when the Start menu is open. You can also look at the Start menu and say "Close".
### One-handed Start gesture
You can also perform the Start gesture with one hand. To do this, hold out your hand with your palm facing you and look at the **Start icon** on your inner wrist. **While keeping your eye on the icon**, pinch your thumb and index finger together.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> For the one-handed Start gesture to work, your eyes must be calibrated on the device so that eye tracking functions correctly. If you do not see orbiting dots around the Start icon when you look at it, your eyes are not calibrated on the device.
![Image that shows the Start icon and the one-handed Start gesture](./images/hololens-2-start-alternative.jpg)
## Start menu, mixed reality home, and apps
Now it's time to put all these hand interactions to the test!
You'll find your installed apps in the [Start menu](holographic-home.md) and there are more apps for HoloLens in the [Microsoft Store](holographic-store-apps.md).
Just like Windows PC always starts its experience at the desktop, HoloLens always starts in **mixed reality home** when it's turned on. Using the Start menu you can open and place app windows, app launchers, and 3D content in mixed reality home, and their placement in your physical space will be remembered.
Open the **Start menu**, then select the **Settings** app tile. An app window will be placed before you.
Settings is an example of a HoloLens app that uses a 2D **app window**. It's very similar to a Windows application on PC.
Now open the **Start menu** again and select the **Tips** app tile. A 3D **app launcher** for the app will be placed before you. To open the app you need to select the **play** button on the launcher.
Tips is an example of an **immersive app**. An immersive app takes you away from mixed reality home when it runs and becomes the only app you see. To exit it, you need to bring up the Start menu and select the **mixed reality home** button at the bottom of the Start menu.
[Go here to learn more](holographic-home.md) about Start menu and mixed reality home, including info on how to use and manage apps on HoloLens 2.
## Move, resize, and rotate holograms
In mixed reality home you can move, resize, and rotate app windows and 3D objects using your hands, hand ray and voice commands.
### Moving holograms
Move a hologram or app window using your hand or hand ray by:
1. Grabbing the hologram - Grab a 3D hologram anywhere inside its blue bounding box. For an app window grab its title bar.
1. Without letting go, move your hand to position the hologram.
1. Release your fingers to place it.
### Resizing holograms
Grab and use the **resize handles** that appear on the corners of 3D holograms and app windows to resize them.
For an app window, when resized this way the window content will correspondingly increase in size and become easier to read.
If you want to resize an app window so that **more content** appears in the window, use the resize handles located on the sides and bottom edges of the app window.
### Rotating holograms
For 3D holograms, grab and use the rotate handles that appear on the vertical edges of the bounding box.
For app windows, moving an app window will cause it to automatically rotate and face you.
You can also grab a 3D hologram or app window with **both hands** (or hand ray) at once and then:
- Move your hands closer together or apart to resize the hologram.
- Move your hands closer and further away from your body to rotate the hologram.
### Follow me, stop following
Holograms and app windows stay where you placed them in the world. That's not always convenient if you need to move around and want an app window to stay visible. Select the "follow me" button on the title bar to make an app window follow you as you move around. An app window that is following you will also follow you into, an out of, an immersive app.
## Use HoloLens with your voice
You can use your voice to do most of the same things you do with hands on HoloLens, like taking a quick photo or opening an app.
| To do this | Say this | | To do this | Say this |
| - | - | | - | - |
| Open the Start menu | "Go to Start" | | Open the Start menu | "Go to Start" |
| Select | Say "select" to bring up the gaze cursor. Then, turn your head to position the cursor on the thing you want to select, and say “select” again. | | Select | Say "select" to bring up the gaze cursor. Then, turn your head to position the cursor on the thing you want to select, and say “select” again. |
| Leave an immersive app | Say "Go to Start" to bring up the quick actions menu, then say "Mixed reality home." |
| See available speech commands | "What can I say?" | | See available speech commands | "What can I say?" |
### See it, say it [See more voice commands and ways to use speech with HoloLens](hololens-cortana.md)
Many buttons and other elements on HoloLens also respond to your voice—for example, **Adjust** and **Close** on the app bar. To find out if a button is voice-enabled, rest your gaze on it for a moment. If it is, you'll see a voice tip.
## Navigate Windows Holographic
Now that you can use air touch, grab, and hand-rays, let's try using these gestures to move through the holographic world and explore Windows Holographic.
You'll find your installed apps on the Start menu and there are more apps for HoloLens 2 in the Microsoft Store.
Open the Start menu and select an app!
### Open the Start menu
The Start gesture opens the **Start** menu. To perform the Start gesture, hold out your hand with your palm facing you. You’ll see a **Start** icon appear over your inner wrist. Tap this icon using your other hand. The **Start** menu opens where you’re looking.
You can use the Start gesture as long as your hands are inside the hand-tracking frame. You do not need to be looking down at the **Start** icon.
![Image that shows the Start icon and the Start gesture](./images/hololens-2-start-gesture.png)
Alternatively, you can also perform the Start gesture with one hand. To do this, hold out your hand with your palm facing you and look at the **Start** icon on your inner wrist. While looking at the icon, pinch your thumb and index finger together. This action opens the **Start** menu.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> For the one-handed Start gesture to work, your device must be calibrated to your eyes so that eye-tracking functions correctly.
![Image that shows the Start icon and the one-handed Start gesture](./images/hololens-2-start-alternative.jpg)
We'll talk more about voice commands later, but you can also open the **Start** menu by saying "Go to Start."
### Open apps
Now that the start menu is open, select an apps using touch. We'll use the Tips app as an example.
1. bring your hand close to the **Start** menu and **Tips** app.
1. look for a white ring to appear on your index fingertip on the **Tips** icon.
1. move to touch the white ring/hologram. **Tips** should open as a Hologram with a play button.
When you open an app, it will appear right in front of you. Some apps use a 2D view and look like other Windows applications, other apps (holographic apps) use a 3D view and appear as a cube with a hologram icon.
For example, **Tips** is a holographic app while **Settings** is a 2D app.
### Move and resize nearby holograms and apps by grabbing them
To perform the grab gesture, pinch your thumb and index finger together and hold. To let go, release your fingers. Use the grab gesture to move, resize, and rotate app windows and 3D objects.
Move a hologram or app by:
1. Grabbing the hologram - pinch your index finger and thumb on the hologram it or close your fist facing down.
1. Without letting go, move your hand to position the hologram. When moving an app window this way, the app window will automatically turn to face you as it moves, making it easier to use at its new position.
1. Release your fingers to place it
> [!TIP]
> If you're having trouble moving a 2D app, try grabbing the top tool bar.
Resize a hologram close to you by:
1. move one hand close to one edge of the hologram and your other hand to the other
1. Grab the edges of the hologram with both hands
1. Move your hands closer together to shrink the hologram and further apart ot make it bigger
1. release your fingers to keep the current size
### Move and resize further-away holograms and apps using hand rays
To move a hologram that's further away from you:
1. Target your hand ray on the hologram.
1. Pinch (air-tap) and hold to grab it.
1. Without letting go, move your hand to position the hologram.
1. Release your fingers to place it.
> [!TIP]
> If you're having trouble moving a 2D app, try grabbing the top tool bar.
There are two ways o resize a hologram that's further away from you. You can either use the resize tool or grab two corners of the hologram.
Resize an app or hologram with two hands by grabbing the corners:
1. Point one hand ray at one corner of the hologram and the other hand ray at another corner
1. Grab the resize controls on the window corners with your hand rays.
1. Do air-tap and hold gesture, then as you move your hands closer together and apart the window will resize. You can also move your hands closer and further away from your body to rotate the window (on Y axis).
Resize an app or hologram with the resize control:
1. Move your hand close to the window. You’ll see resize controls appear on the corners of the app window.
1. Grab the resize control by pinching your index finger and thumb on the control, move your hand to change the window size.
1. Release your fingers when you're done.
You can also move your hands closer and further away from your body to rotate the window (on Y axis).
### Follow me, stay there
Generally, holograms and apps stay where you placed them. That's not always convenient if you need to move around and want an application to stay visible. Select "follow me" in the top right corner of applications (next to the close button) to ask apps to follow or unfollow.
## Help! I can’t see or place holograms
If you’re using HoloLens and having trouble placing holograms, here are some things to try:
- Make sure you’re in a well-lit room without a lot of direct sunlight.
- Stand 1 to 3 meters from where you’re trying to place the hologram.
- Don’t place holograms on black or reflective surfaces.
- Look around so HoloLens can rescan your surroundings and incase a hologram was left behind somewhere.
## Next Steps ## Next Steps
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Now you can configure your HoloLens 2 to meet your specific needs. Now you can configure your HoloLens 2 to meet your specific needs.
[Connect bluetooth devices](hololens-connect-devices.md) [Connect bluetooth devices like mouse and keyboard](hololens-connect-devices.md)
[Learn more about Voice and Cortana](hololens-cortana.md)