The Basics
Click
Tap with 1 finger to select, open, or press buttons.
Right-Click
Tap with 2 fingers to open the context menu.
Scroll
Slide 2 fingers up or down to scroll the page.
Power Gestures
Hover over each card to see the gesture animated.
Pinch to Zoom
Spread 2 fingers apart to zoom in; pinch together to zoom out.
Mission Control
Swipe up with 3 fingers to see all open windows at once.
Switch Spaces
Swipe left or right with 3 fingers to switch virtual desktops.
Launchpad
Pinch in with 4 fingers + thumb to see all your apps.
Notifications
Swipe left from the right edge with 2 fingers to open Notification Center.
Try Each Gesture
Practice each one and check it off. Your progress is tracked below.
Right-click on your desktop: tap with 2 fingers on the trackpad.
Scroll up and down on this page: slide 2 fingers up and down.
Pinch to zoom on a photo or webpage: spread 2 fingers apart.
Open Mission Control: swipe up with 3 fingers.
Switch desktops: swipe left or right with 3 fingers.
Open Spotlight search: press Command (⌘) + Space.
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Customize Your Trackpad
System Settings > Trackpad lets you fine-tune everything:
- Tracking speed -- drag the slider to adjust cursor speed
- Tap to Click -- enable light taps instead of pressing down
- Natural Scrolling -- toggle off if scroll direction feels backwards
What Does This Gesture Do?
Click each card to reveal the answer.