Gesture detection haptics and virtual tools are described. In one example, movements are detected that involve contact in three-dimensional space, such as through use of radio waves, camera based techniques, and so forth. The contact provides haptic feedback to the user as part of making the movements. In another example, movements are detected that are used to both identify a virtual tool and a gesture that corresponds to the virtual tool. From these movements, gestures are identified that are used to initiate operations of a computing device.