How do I drag a desktop icon with the magic trackpad?

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moranpro Author

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How do I drag a desktop icon with the magic trackpad?

How do I drag a desktop icon with the magic trackpad? It is paired with a Mac Mini running El Capitan 10.11.4.

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Posted on Apr 27, 2016 12:56 PM

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lllaass

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Apr 27, 2016 2:10 PM in response to moranpro

Move the cursor over the icon and then press and hold and slide your finger over the touchpad surface.

If problem then check your trackpad preferences.

Also note you may not be able to move them They will snap back) if other than None is selected in Sort by if you press and hold with two fingers and select

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moranpro Author

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Apr 27, 2016 2:10 PM in response to lllaass

Thanks. It is very touchy but, if I do not press to hard, the technique seems to be to lightly click the icon with one finger, then drag another finger across the pad. I do not see any way to customize that particular action in the Trackpad Preferences.

Thanks again for your reply.

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