Tips & Tricks

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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 19, 2026Verified January 2026

Mac: Trackpad Tips for Laptops

Unlock the full power of your MacBook trackpad with these gestures.

At a Glance

Two-finger scroll

~15s

Swipe up or down with two fingers to scroll. Works in any app.

Pinch to zoom

~15s

Pinch two fingers apart to zoom in on photos, maps, and web pages.

Three-finger swipe

~15s

Swipe left or right with three fingers to switch between desktop Spaces.

Force Click to preview

~15s

Press firmly (Force Click) on a link to preview it, or on a word to look it up in the dictionary.

Three-finger drag

~15s

Enable in AccessibilityPointer ControlTrackpad Options. Drag windows with three fingers without clicking.

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