Appearance
Basic Gestures
Go to System Settings > Trackpad to see and customize all available gestures.
Basic Gestures
| Gesture | Action |
|---|---|
| Single-finger click | Click (you can also just tap) |
| Two-finger click | Right-click (context menu) |
| Two-finger scroll | Scroll up/down/left/right |
| Pinch to zoom | Zoom in/out (photos, web pages, maps) |
| Rotate with two fingers | Rotate images and objects |
| Two-finger double tap | Smart zoom (Safari, PDFs) |
Customize Gestures
System Settings > Trackpad has three tabs:
- Point & Click: Click behavior, tracking speed, Force Click
- Scroll & Zoom: Scroll direction, zoom, rotate
- More Gestures: Mission Control, Spaces, Launchpad, Notification Center
Tip: Adjust Tracking Speed
If the cursor feels too slow or too fast:
System Settings > Trackpad > Point & Click > Tracking speed
Slide it up for faster cursor movement. Most people like it around 70-80% of the way up.