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Right click on MacBook Air trackpad not working

Hi after the update to Monterey the right click that is press and hold the trackpad for the options menu doesn't work any more. I tried the suggestion given online below but it is not working. any fix?


Right-Click on a MacBook Trackpad or Magic Trackpad

  1. Click the Apple () menu in the upper left corner of your Mac's screen and select System Preferences....
  2. Click the Trackpad icon in the preferences panel.
  3. Click the Point & Click tab.
  4. Click the checkbox next to Secondary click.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 2:53 AM

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Jan 26, 2022 8:37 AM in response to khajotia

Hi khajotia,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with the right-click feature for your MacBook Trackpad. We're happy to provide some information to assist.


With the option turned on, do any of the other trackpad feature listed here work as expected? Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac


Also, does the issue continue if the click speed or accessibility feature is changed? Change Mouse & Trackpad preferences for accessibility on Mac


We'd also recommend testing the feature in safe mode. How to use safe mode on your Mac


If the issue continues, let us know what suggestions you've already attempted. We'll continue to assist.


Best.

Right click on MacBook Air trackpad not working

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