Enable Two-Finger Scrolling in Ubuntu: A Quick Guide
Two-finger scrolling in Ubuntu lets you move up and down on your screen by sliding two fingers on your laptop’s touchpad.
This feature makes browsing web pages and documents much easier without needing a separate mouse. Most new laptops work with this, and it’s simple to turn on in current Ubuntu versions, like Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
You can quickly change this setting whenever you want to match how you use your computer.
Open Settings, then select Mouse & Touchpad. Ensure Touchpad is toggled On, then toggle Two-finger Scrolling to the On position. This enables scrolling with two fingers on your Ubuntu laptop’s touchpad.
How to turn on or off two-finger scrolling in Ubuntu Linux
You can turn two-finger scrolling on or off in Ubuntu Linux through the main System Settings. This feature lets you scroll through pages and documents by moving two fingers on your touchpad, making it easier to move around your computer.
Below is how to do that.
Ubuntu Linux centralizes most of its settings. From managing system configurations and creating new users to handling updates, the System Settings panel is your central hub for everything.
Alternatively, click on the System menu at the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.
On the System menu, select Settings, as highlighted below.
Click on Mouse & Touchpad tile in the Settings app to open the panel.
In the System Settings -> Mouse & Touchpad panel, under Touchpad, toggle the Touchpad button to the On position to enable.
The ‘Touchpad’ section will only appear if your system is equipped with a touchpad. Furthermore, the touchpad must be enabled before you can adjust any settings within the ‘Touchpad’ section.
Once Touchpad is enabled, toggle the Two-finger Scrolling button to the On position to enable.
To disable it, toggle the button to the Off position.
That should do it! You can now close the Settings app.
Wrapping Up:
- Enabling or disabling Two-finger scrolling in Ubuntu Linux can greatly enhance the user experience for touchpad users.
- The centralized location for system settings in Ubuntu Linux makes accessing and modifying touchpad preferences easy.
- The visual aids in this post provide helpful guidance for users adjusting their touchpad settings.
- Have additional insights to share or spotted an error? Feel free to use the comment section below to provide feedback or suggestions.
How do you scroll with two fingers on Ubuntu touchpad?
To scroll with two fingers on your Ubuntu touchpad, move your fingers up and down or side to side across the surface. Keep your fingers slightly apart so the touchpad recognizes them as two distinct inputs.
How to use Touchegg in Ubuntu?
Ubuntu, Debian and derivatives. To run Touchégg manually, enter the command `touchegg` in your terminal, or reboot your system to have it start automatically.
How to get two finger scroll?
Navigate to the ‘Gestures & Interaction’ section. Then, click to expand ‘Scroll & Zoom.’ Finally, click the box next to ‘Drag two fingers to scroll’ to select it.
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