Enable Two-Finger Scrolling in Ubuntu: A Quick Guide
Two-finger scrolling in Ubuntu lets you move up and down long web pages and documents on your laptop touchpad without needing a regular mouse. Modern laptops support this feature out of the box, and turning it on takes just a few seconds on recent versions like Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
You can adjust the touch settings at any time to match how fast or slow you want the screen to move when you swipe.
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
Two-finger scrolling toggles on or off through the main System Settings in Ubuntu Linux. Moving two fingers across the touchpad lets you navigate pages and documents smoothly.
The configuration steps follow below.
Ubuntu centralizes system configurations, updates, and user accounts in one panel. Access this hub by clicking the System menu in the top-right corner of the desktop.
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.
Configuration is now complete, and the Settings app can be closed.
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 (a background service that handles touchpad gestures) 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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