To change a trackpad gesture, open Apple menu > System Settings > Trackpad, then adjust the specific control under Point & Click, Scroll & Zoom, or More Gestures. For a Magic Mouse, use System Settings > Mouse. Three-finger dragging and trackpad scrolling have separate controls in Accessibility settings. The choices shown depend on your Mac, connected device, and macOS version.
Change or turn off an individual trackpad gesture
- Choose Apple menu > System Settings.
- Select Trackpad in the sidebar. In older macOS versions, this app may be called System Preferences.
- Review Point & Click, Scroll & Zoom, and More Gestures. Turn off the relevant option or choose a different gesture where a menu is available.
- If you are unsure what an option does, select it to see the available choices and, where offered, an animation demonstrating the gesture.
Each control affects a particular action; you do not need to disable all multi-touch behavior to stop one unwanted gesture. Apple’s Trackpad settings guide describes the controls and notes that available options vary by device.
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Point & Click
This section can include secondary click, Tap to click, and Look up & data detectors. For example, to stop tapping from registering as a click, turn off Tap to click if that option appears on your Mac.
Scroll & Zoom
Options can include Natural scrolling, pinch to zoom, Smart zoom, and Rotate. Turn off or change only the behavior you want to adjust; not every Mac shows every option.
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This section can include swiping between pages or full-screen apps, Notification Centre, Mission Control, App Exposé, and Show Desktop. The exact choices depend on the Mac and macOS version.
Change Magic Mouse gestures
With a Magic Mouse connected, open Apple menu > System Settings > Mouse. Review the available gesture controls and turn off a gesture or change its type. Apple lists options such as secondary click, scrolling, Smart zoom, Mission Control, switching between full-screen apps, and page swiping in its Multi-Touch gestures guide.
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- Magic Keyboard delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
- It’s also wireless and rechargeable, with an incredibly long-lasting internal battery that’ll power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.
- It pairs automatically with your Mac, so you can get to work straightaway.
- It features a USB-C port and includes a woven USB-C Charge Cable that lets you pair and charge by connecting to a USB-C port on your Mac.
Apple says USB-C Magic Mouse models require macOS Sequoia 15.1 or later for the gestures described on that support page. If a setting is absent, check the Mac’s installed macOS version and the connected device rather than assuming every mouse or system offers the same controls.
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Three-finger drag is configured separately from the ordinary gesture list. On current versions with these labels, go to Apple menu > System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Trackpad Options.
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- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers a remarkably comfortable and precise typing experience.
- It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming.
- The numeric keypad is also ideal for spreadsheets and finance applications.
- It’s wireless and features a rechargeable battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.
- Turn on Use trackpad for dragging.
- Choose Three Finger Drag from the dragging style options.
- Select OK if prompted.
On older macOS versions, the Accessibility section may be labeled Mouse & Trackpad, and the control may appear as Enable dragging. Apple’s three-finger drag instructions specify that this option is for trackpads that support Force Touch.
Turn off trackpad scrolling or change its speed
To disable trackpad scrolling, use the scrolling control in Accessibility settings; Apple’s gesture guide identifies Accessibility as the separate place to turn trackpad scrolling off. To adjust scroll speed, open Apple menu > System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Trackpad Options and change Scroll speed. Labels and presentation can vary across macOS versions. See Apple’s mouse and trackpad speed settings guide for related controls.
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- Plug and Play (No Drivers Required): No need to continually change or recharge batteries of wireless keyboards
- Long Cord: 4'7" (140 cm) USB cable to connect your external keyboard to the computer
Why your settings may look different
- Device: A built-in or external trackpad and a Magic Mouse have separate settings panels. Trackpad settings are available for supported Mac notebooks; desktop Macs can use an external trackpad or mouse.
- macOS version: System Settings may be called System Preferences on older systems, and Accessibility labels can differ.
- Gesture availability: The choices shown depend on the Mac and connected input device. Apple’s examples use four fingers for Mission Control and switching full-screen apps, while noting that some macOS versions use three fingers. Follow the gesture description and demonstration shown on your own Mac.
An external trackpad is optional: you can change gestures using the trackpad already connected to your Mac. Apple’s gesture customization guide covers viewing and changing supported mouse or trackpad gestures.
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- Magic Keyboard is available with Touch ID, providing fast, easy and secure authentication for logins and to unlock your Mac.
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- It features an extended layout, with document navigation controls for quick scrolling and full-size arrow keys, which are great for gaming.
- The numeric keypad is also ideal for spreadsheets and finance applications.
- It’s wireless and features a rechargeable battery that will power your keyboard for about a month or more between charges.
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