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MacBook cursor drag query

Is there any way to stop the feature on MacBooks where when you drag something the cursor just holds onto the window? For example, in windows laptops when you drag a window it stops automatically when you stop dragging, in my Mac it doesn’t?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.1

Posted on May 28, 2023 12:14 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2023 5:30 PM

waseeq1 wrote:

Is there any way to stop the feature on MacBooks where when you drag something the cursor just holds onto the window? For example, in windows laptops when you drag a window it stops automatically when you stop dragging, in my Mac it doesn’t?


Make some changes to your trackpad/mouse and compare your results


Change Trackpad settings on Mac


Turn on/off three finger drag for your Mac trackpad - Apple Support




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May 28, 2023 5:30 PM in response to waseeq1

waseeq1 wrote:

Is there any way to stop the feature on MacBooks where when you drag something the cursor just holds onto the window? For example, in windows laptops when you drag a window it stops automatically when you stop dragging, in my Mac it doesn’t?


Make some changes to your trackpad/mouse and compare your results


Change Trackpad settings on Mac


Turn on/off three finger drag for your Mac trackpad - Apple Support




MacBook cursor drag query

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