Overly sensitive trackpad on new MacBook Air M2

The trackpad is often highlighting and opening screen and app elements when I simply move over them, without intentionally clicking anything. I can’t find an adjustment control in settings to fix the problem.

MacBook Air, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 11:34 PM

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Feb 20, 2025 7:26 AM in response to SethPinkham

Trackpad controls and adjustments can be found at Apple  menu > System Settings... > Trackpad.

You may have to scroll down the side bar in System Settings to see the trackpad controls.

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Overly sensitive trackpad on new MacBook Air M2

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