How to customize touchpad gestures on Windows 11

Check for custom touchpad gesture support

If you want to use custom touchpad gestures, you need to make sure you have the appropriate driver to support them.

Here's what you need to check:

1. Check the touchpad driver. If you don't have a precision touchpad, the Settings app won't let you customize touchpad gestures on Windows 11. If you have something like a Brydge Trackpad, make sure to update its drivers.
2. Install third-party software. If the trackpad has third-party software, the results will depend on how powerful the software is and the ability for application personalization.

How to customize touchpad gestures on Windows 11

Windows 11 includes built-in profiles for laptops with the Windows Precision touchpad driver. It allows you to personalize three- and four-finger gestures, including swipes and taps.

To manage touchpad gestures on Windows 11:

1. Press the Windows key and select Settings or use the keyboard shortcutWindows key IOpenSettings.
2. When Settings open, click Bluetooth and Devices on the left panel, then select Touchpad on the right.
3. Scroll down to the Gestures and Interactions section and find Three-finger and four-finger gestures.
4. Expand the Three-finger gestures section and select the built-in switching options between applications, virtual desktops, and media controls.
   • The controls you set will cause the action you specify when you swipe up on the touchpad. For example, if you set it to Change audio and volume, the volume controls will appear when you swipe up with three fingers on the touchpad.
5. You can also set specific actions for Taps. Swipe down and change the drop-down menu next to Taps.
6. Set the action you want when you tap the touchpad with three fingers. In the example below, we set it to open Action Center.
7. If you no longer need the three-finger gesture, set it to Nothing.

Set up four-finger trackpad gestures

If you prefer to use four-finger custom touchpad gestures on Windows 11, you can. The options are nearly the same—you just use four fingers instead of three.

Set up four-finger touchpad gestures:

1. Scroll down and expand the Four-finger gestures section.
2. Select from the drop-down menu what you want to happen when you swipe with four fingers.
3. Scroll down and select an action from the Taps section.
4. As with three-finger gestures, if you don't want four-finger gestures to perform any action, select None from the menu.

How to use advanced touchpad gestures on Windows 11

In addition to customizing touchpad finger gestures, you can also create advanced gestures.

To configure and use advanced touchpad gestures, use the following steps:

1. Click the Windows keyOpen the Start menuand selectset up.
2. When Settings open, click Bluetooth and Devices on the left and TouchPad on the right.
3. Scroll down and select the "Advanced Gestures" option under the "Related Settings " section.
4. Now, set custom actions for each touchpad gesture. To do this, click the menu button next to each action and select the action you want it to perform. For example, you can set up a three-finger swipe to maximize windows, switch virtual desktops, and more.

How to reset touchpad gestures on Windows 11

After you change your touchpad settings, you may need to reset them later. Maybe it interferes with your workflow or you no longer need them.

To reset touchpad gestures on Windows 11:

1. Click the Windows button to open the "Start" menu and select "Settings".
2. When Settings opens, navigate to Bluetooth and Devices and click Touchpad to expand it.
3. Click the Reset button.

That's it. Your touchpad gestures will be restored to their default values. You can change them in the future if needed.

Using Touchpad Gestures on Windows 11 Devices

If you want to customize the actions and gestures of your trackpad on your Windows 11 PC, you'll be able to. Just make sure your device uses a precision touchpad and has the latest Windows precision touchpad driver that supports customization.

It’s worth noting, however, that not everyone is a fan of touchpads on laptops. Some users prefer a mouse and want to disable the touchpad when the mouse is connected.

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