hhanomar
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Q: How does one select type and/or drag a window using the magic trackpad?

How does one select type and/or drag a finder window using the magic trackpad? I can't find the finger combinations to do either. Thanks in advance

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Feb 29, 2016 5:06 PM

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Ahhh, I think I've got it. I didn't realize that the trackpad had to be pressed so hard to register a click. It actually moves up and down like a mouse rather than rather than reacting to pressure like the trackpad on a laptop. I had been using it on a mouse pad and my pressure was being absorbed by the pad and not letting the trackpad actually click. I have it on a hard surface now, and everything seems to be working. I can't just tap. Have to really push down to click.

Thanks for your help. I would have just put it away as a lost cause if you hadn't replied. Have a good evening.

Posted on Mar 1, 2016 1:09 PM

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Q: How does one select type and/or drag a window using the magic trackpad?

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  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Feb 29, 2016 5:22 PM in response to hhanomar
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    Feb 29, 2016 5:22 PM in response to hhanomar

    Are you using the older Apple Magic Trackpad or the new Apple Magic Trackpad 2?

    The Trackpad 2 is only compatible with OS X 10.11 El Capitán and NOT older versions of OS X.

     

    Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support

  • by hhanomar,

    hhanomar hhanomar Feb 29, 2016 5:40 PM in response to MichelPM
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    Feb 29, 2016 5:40 PM in response to MichelPM

    I'm using the older Magic Trackpad. I have just updated to El Capitan. I'm on a 27"  iMac, late 2012, with 8 GB of ram. In trying to use the trackpad I tap on the window title bar, but I can't drag anything. Nor can I select type to delete or correct what I've written. I can only backspace.

  • by hhanomar,

    hhanomar hhanomar Feb 29, 2016 5:42 PM in response to MichelPM
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    Feb 29, 2016 5:42 PM in response to MichelPM

    Sorry, Michel. I just replied to myself. Here's my reply to you.

     

    I'm using the older Magic Trackpad. I have just updated to El Capitan. I'm on a 27"  iMac, late 2012, with 8 GB of ram. In trying to use the trackpad I tap on the window title bar, but I can't drag anything. Nor can I select type to delete or correct what I've written. I can only backspace.

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Feb 29, 2016 6:22 PM in response to hhanomar
    Level 6 (13,660 points)
    iPad
    Feb 29, 2016 6:22 PM in response to hhanomar

    Having you checked the trackpad settings in OS X System Preferences App?

    Have you tried simply unplugging and repluggng in the Trackpad?

    How about doing a restart of your iMac?

  • by hhanomar,Apple recommended

    hhanomar hhanomar Mar 1, 2016 1:09 PM in response to MichelPM
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    Mar 1, 2016 1:09 PM in response to MichelPM

    Ahhh, I think I've got it. I didn't realize that the trackpad had to be pressed so hard to register a click. It actually moves up and down like a mouse rather than rather than reacting to pressure like the trackpad on a laptop. I had been using it on a mouse pad and my pressure was being absorbed by the pad and not letting the trackpad actually click. I have it on a hard surface now, and everything seems to be working. I can't just tap. Have to really push down to click.

    Thanks for your help. I would have just put it away as a lost cause if you hadn't replied. Have a good evening.