How do I change the trackpad settings?

A Trackpad Settings app is available in the Windows Store. To install the app:

1.Open the Store app, and then type trackpad settings.

2.Tap or click Trackpad Settings from the search results and then tap or click Install.

3.Once installed, open the Trackpad Settings app.

Here are the settings you can change in the Trackpad Settings app:

Trackpad setting

What it does

 

 

Trackpad

Turns the trackpad on or off.

 

 

Tap gestures

Tap one finger to left-click, two fingers to right-click, and tap and

 

slide your finger to select text.

 

 

Scrolling

Scroll vertically or horizontally using two fingers.

 

 

Flip scrolling direction

Flips or reverses the scrolling direction.

 

 

Trackpad Settings app doesn’t work

If the Trackpad Settings app doesn’t detect your Touch Cover or Type Cover, do the following:

1.Go to the Start screen, type update, tap or click Settings, and then tap or click Check for updates.

2.Open the Search charm, type devices, and then tap or click Settings.

3.Tap or click Devices and Printers in the search results.

4.Tap Refresh three times (circular arrow next to the search box).

5.Try using the Trackpad Settings app again.

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