Getting started21Navigation bar (soft buttons)When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at thebottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Backbutton by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currentlybeing used or usage environment.Button FunctionRecents • Tap to open the list of recent apps.Home • Tap to return to the Home screen.• Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app.Back • Tap to return to the previous screen.Hiding the navigation barView files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar.Launch the Settings app, tap Display → Navigation bar, and then tap Swipe gestures underNavigation type. The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear. TapMore options and select an option you want.Swipe from bottom Swipe from sides and bottomIf you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the Gesture hint switchto deactivate it.