1. A computer implemented method for processing touch inputs using a touch sensitive display device, said method comprising the steps of: detecting a touch input at the surface of the display device, said touch input including at least one touchdown point on the surface of the display device; associating the at least one touchdown point with at least one selectable file object displayed on the display device; identifying at least one gesture associated with the touch input detected; and performing at least one operation on the associated selectable file object, wherein the at least one gesture associated with the detected touch input is identified in part by the number of sequential touches associated with the at least one touchdown point detected on the surface of the display device.