Trackpad gestures like two-finger scroll and pinch aren't working
Trackpad gestures stop working when they're turned off in settings, the driver needs updating, or the trackpad needs a restart. Go to your trackpad settings and turn the gestures back on.
Your trackpad can do special tricks beyond just moving the cursor. Two-finger scrolling, pinching to zoom, and swiping to switch windows are all gestures. When gestures stop working, something turned them off or the trackpad driver lost track of them. The fix is turning them back on in settings or restarting the computer.
- ✓Know whether you're using Windows or Mac so you can find the right settings
- ✓Have at least one app open where you can test gestures afterward (like a web browser with scrollable content)
- ✓Make sure your keyboard is accessible in case you need to restart
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Thinking the trackpad is broken when gestures are just disabled in settings.
- Not checking all the individual gesture toggles — one gesture can be on while others are off.
- Assuming an update fixed gestures when you really just need to turn them back on.
Signs you need professional help
- If you've checked settings, turned on gestures, updated the driver, and restarted your computer but gestures still don't work, give us a call and we'll sort it out.
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