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Three-Finger Drag

Three ways to drag:

  1. Click and drag: Hold down click, then move finger
  2. Three-finger drag: Enable in System Settings > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Trackpad Options. Lets you drag windows and select text by moving 3 fingers. Highly recommended.
  3. Tap to click + drag: Tap and hold briefly, then drag

This is a hidden gem most people don't know about:

  1. Open System Settings
  2. Go to Accessibility > Pointer Control
  3. Click Trackpad Options
  4. Turn on Use trackpad for dragging and select Three Finger Drag

Now you can drag windows, select text, and move files by sliding 3 fingers. It's much more natural than holding down a click.

Note: Enabling three-finger drag changes Mission Control and Spaces gestures to require 4 fingers instead of 3.