Using the touch Screen

[hefepreacher]

I watch videos on how to use the Canon 5D Mark iv, and they show how the focus points are displayed on the touchscreen. Mine doesn't do that. Is there a way to turn the touch screen on and off? I want to see the options for focal points on the screen instead of looking through the viewfinder.

[rs-eos]

In manual mode, if you press the 'INFO.' button to cycle amongst the rear screen's displays: blank, custom settings information, electronic level, quick settings menu, and custom settings menu.  For the last menu (custom settings), I saw the on-screen focus points.  Pressing the focus-select button then gives you a larger interface on the screen to view your selection.

It's been a while since I set this camera up.  I believe you can configure what to display different things on the custom menu and quick settings screens.

I also didn't try the above in any other mode (e.g. P, Av) but suspect that should work.

[hefepreacher]

Thank you! That helped!! I didn't know I could access it multiple info pages. But, I still thought that you could activate the screen by just touching it. That does not work on mine. Thank you

[shadowsports]

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@hefepreacher wrote:

Thank you! That helped!! I didn't know I could access it multiple info pages. But, I still thought that you could activate the screen by just touching it. That does not work on mine. Thank you

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Doesn't turn on when touched is by design.  This is to avoid unintentional changes when shooting.  Once activated, you are free to tap and make the desired changes.  

[ebiggs1]

"... the Canon 5D Mark iv,..."

It is a very complex and capable camera for sure. I encourage you to read all you can about how it operates.