Trackpad pinch-to-zoom not working (intermittent)

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Trackpad pinch-to-zoom not working (intermittent)

I have a 2020 M1 Mac with built-in trackpad. On an intermittent basis, the two-finger pinch-to-zoom function stops working, meaning that I can not zoom in/out using the trackpad. This lasts for 20-30 seconds, then it starts working again. When this happens, other trackpad functions (one-finger click, two-finger right-click) continue to work fine.

The problem occurs several times each day, and happens while using various Apple and non-Apple apps.

Any thoughts on how to problem-solve and resolve this issue? Thx.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 16, 2022 10:32 AM

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jdo_apple

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Feb 17, 2022 10:46 AM in response to PommePourMoi

Hello PommePourMoi,

Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are having an issue with pinch to zoom gesture on the trackpad of your MacBook Pro. First, try running First Aid on your hard drive with the built in Disk Utility tool, as this can correct simple issues like you're experiencing.

How to repair a Mac disk with Disk Utility

Next, use safe mode to start up your Mac as it does the following things:

Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed
Loads only required kernel extensions
Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically
Disables user-installed fonts
Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

Log in to your user account and test the issue while in safe mode and then restart normally and test the issue again.

How to use safe mode on your Mac

Graphics performance limited in macOS Recovery, safe mode, or Guest User mode

Cheers!

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Trackpad pinch-to-zoom not working (intermittent)

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