Q: Magic Trackpad Text Select
Hi folks.
Just bought a Magic Trackpad. Seems quite nice. However some items I can't seem to find how to do.
I want to select text in AppleScript Editor, or any text editor for that matter.
Single finger double click, with finger up, selects a word. I want to select words. I also want to select text, character to character. How can these be done? Do I have to use the keyboard? That pretty much kills the need for a trackpad.
Cheers
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2), Hypercard UG!
Posted on Nov 25, 2011 3:26 AM
There are two ways to select or mark text. One is to activate the 3 finger drag in System Preferences > Trackpad > Point and click tab.
The other is to activate the old method of double tap and hold dragging in System Preferences > Universal access > Mouse & Trackpad tab > Trackpad options... button. > dragging with or without drag lock.
I find the 3 finger method much easier. Note that if 3 finger drag is set then Mission Control and app expose will be 4 fingers.
Regards,
Captfred
Posted on Nov 25, 2011 6:19 AM