I have a surface tablet. I have windows RT 8.1.  when I open a app and use the charm bar it either opens then closes right away before I even see the options, or it opens as long as I don't move my finger and try to open a option. How do I fix this? 

Not sure, bu can you try this and check ? 

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2800290/?wa=wsignin1.0

Thanks, but the suggestions on that site are for the use of a mouse. I am using a touch screen

Hi lefty4ever,

When did this issue occur ?

Have you tried to use Win+C  to open the charm bar to have a check ?

If it is possible ,please plug in a USB mouse to verify whether it is caused by the touch screen .

We can reset the display options to have a check. Open the Tablet PC Settings applet in Control Panel. Under "Display options", select the "Reset" button to have a check .

If the issue occurred ,it is recommended to perform a system restore to recover the machine to a previous normal point .

Best regards