An electronic device includes a display, a sensor and a processor. The processor is configured to activate the display in a first input mode to acquire a first touch input through the display, and to identify context information related to the electronic device through the display or the sensor. The processor also is configured to change the display to a second input mode to acquire a second touch input through one or more areas of the display when the context information meets a predetermined condition. In addition, the processor is configured to execute a predetermined function related to at least one object displayed on the display based on the second touch input acquired through the one or more areas while the display is in the second input mode.