I keep finding out you can do more and more with the track pad than I ever imagined which got me thinking that I'm probably missing out on some cool stuff I can do. So is there a list of gestures you can use on MacBooks?
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Is there a list of all the gestures you can use on the Apple laptop touch pads?
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The trackpad system preference pane has demonstrations of all the gestures, you can enable/disable them etc.
All the system wide ones at least. Apps can make individual gestures, like how swiping back in Safari can take you back and forth on web pages, how two-finger rotation and pinching in maps can manipulate the map, etc. - Unless the app itself has demonstrations for those, they are found only via intuition. - This just meant to add to your comment for the OP
Hiya,
Took me a few minutes to find this!
video clips in that box on what you can do.... cool!
I picked up something new! (don't know much about Macs, so anything is an improvement!)
Swiping between full screen apps! I will give it a go in a bit
Hope that helps!
Best wishes
Martin
Took me a few minutes to find this!
video clips in that box on what you can do.... cool!
I picked up something new! (don't know much about Macs, so anything is an improvement!)
Swiping between full screen apps! I will give it a go in a bit
Hope that helps!
Best wishes
Martin
Swiping between full screen apps!
Awesome! I can use all the screen on the tiny 13" MBA
Not idiot proof though
I'm going to have to learn all the nook and crannies - 3 finger swipe not foolproof - if more than one workspace, if not all full screen for all apps in a workspace then the 3 finger swipe takes the screen to the next workspace
Regards
Martin
Awesome! I can use all the screen on the tiny 13" MBA
Not idiot proof though
I'm going to have to learn all the nook and crannies - 3 finger swipe not foolproof - if more than one workspace, if not all full screen for all apps in a workspace then the 3 finger swipe takes the screen to the next workspace
Regards
Martin
It's called that, but it actually also swipes between virtual desktop spaces, and it's immensely helpfulSwiping between full screen apps! I will give it a go in a bit
Hehe you discovered that yourself before I posted
Also, I like to have App Exposé turned on for swiping down with three fingers. It's super nice if you have, for example, 4 Safari windows open. Can quickly use Exposé to get to the right one. Like an app local version of Mission Control which is then up with three fingers instead
Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support
Tap, swipe, pinch, or spread your fingers to perform useful actions on your trackpad or Magic Mouse.
Hehe you discovered that yourself before I posted
Also, I like to have App Exposé turned on for swiping down with three fingers. It's super nice if you have, for example, 4 Safari windows open. Can quickly use Exposé to get to the right one. Like an app local version of Mission Control which is then up with three fingers instead
Hey Mr Casp,
How are you? Its been a long time!
Thanks for the info, I've play with it tommorow now. Will probably do it after work with my work desk - external monitor for the setting info screens etc. etc.
Best wishes
Martin
PS:
Do you know anything about Time machine?
Any advice on my other post would really be appreciated
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/time-machine-on-big-sur-does-it-back-up-icloud-data.2309799/
Haha, Mr. Casp - that's a new one, I like itHey Mr Casp,
How are you, long time!
Thanks for the info, I've play with it tommorow now. Will probably do it after work with my work desk - external monitor for the setting info screens etc. etc.
I'm doing okay, cheers. Lots of uni work, lots of guitar, podcast recording - keeping myself busy
Thanks.
I'll have a lookDo you know anything about Time machine?
Any advice on my other post would really be appreciated
I personally changed those to 4 finger swipes, I find it easier to remember and therefore more natural and likely to be used.Swiping between full screen apps!
Awesome! I can use all the screen on the tiny 13" MBA
Not idiot proof though
I'm going to have to learn all the nook and crannies - 3 finger swipe not foolproof - if more than one workspace, if not all full screen for all apps in a workspace then the 3 finger swipe takes the screen to the next workspace
Regards
Martin
And when you have investigated all the posts above, have a look at the paid app Better Touch Tool. It allows even more amazing stuff.
Keeps in mind though, the best trackpad gesture: 3 fingers drag, is not in there. You have to go into Accessibility to turn it on. Damn you Apple!Hiya,
Took me a few minutes to find this!
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video clips in that box on what you can do.... cool!
I picked up something new! (don't know much about Macs, so anything is an improvement!)
Swiping between full screen apps! I will give it a go in a bit
Hope that helps!
Best wishes
Martin
What does the 3 finger drag do?!
Apologies, not in front of laptop at the moment, but would be good to know!
Best wishes
Martin
Moves windows around without having to grab them by the window decorator pane.
Drag and drop by 3 fingers. Not only dragging window as the guy above said but everything. Files, selection.. anything. Anything you can do with pressing and holding a mouse.
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Awesome. Thank you all so much. I'm so impressed with this MacBook Air. I'm only borrowing it from Mum for a short period but it has made me decide to pick up the MBP 16" when the Apple Silicone version is released.
Haha, Mr. Casp - that's a new one, I like it
I'm doing okay, cheers. Lots of uni work, lots of guitar, podcast recording - keeping myself busy
Thanks.
I'll have a look
Hiya Mr Casp,
Finally got a chance to post properly
Hey what’s the details of your podcast? Be good to hear some guitar playing. The sound system I’ve got seems best for vocal and guitars, piano music et cetera
Glad you’re doing ok under these Covid times we are in.
It can’t be good for musicians, I imagine, who thrive on interactions with other musicians et cetera.
Glad you’re still on this forum!
Best wishes
Martin
Hiya Mr C
Glad you are getting on with MacBooks!
Hope you are prepared for the shock of how much the new 16 inch M1 MacBooks will cost!
The MBa is awesome bit if kit eh?! ?
Best wishes
Martin
The podcast I participate in is the MacGameCast - A games podcast from the perspective of Mac people. Available anywhere there's podcasts, basically
I just got a new audio interface today, but if you wanna hear some of the (bad) music I've already recorded in the past, here you go
Yeah - Fortunately things are pretty good here. I'm back to uni in physical attendance with high vaccination rates so it's more or less normalised on that front
Hope you are prepared for the shock of how much the new 16 inch M1 MacBooks will cost!
… God I hope you're wrong, haha
I just don't understand how Apple can make a 1.1Ghz quad core Intel i5 actually feel like a fast computer. If I tried to run Windows on this it would kill it.
Hi Mr Casp,The podcast I participate in is the MacGameCast - A games podcast from the perspective of Mac people. Available anywhere there's podcasts, basically
I just got a new audio interface today, but if you wanna hear some of the (bad) music I've already recorded in the past, here you go
Yeah - Fortunately things are pretty good here. I'm back to uni in physical attendance with high vaccination rates so it's more or less normalised on that front
… God I hope you're wrong, haha
Nice guitar!
I'm not a musician myself, but can appreciate people who play
Oh yes the rumour mill is saying the 16" MBP is going to cost an arm and leg. hope wrong as well. I don't need the transportability, but would really appreciate the bigger screen when away from ext. monitor.
Best Wishes
Martin
Hi Crom,
I'm guessing that's Apple's optimisation of its OS to the hardware.
If you are using an Intel MBA, the M1 MacBooks will blow you away. Turn on and just leave on!
Enjoy!
Swiping between full screen apps!
Awesome! I can use all the screen on the tiny 13" MBA
Not idiot proof though
I'm going to have to learn all the nook and crannies - 3 finger swipe not foolproof - if more than one workspace, if not all full screen for all apps in a workspace then the 3 finger swipe takes the screen to the next workspace
Regards
Martin
aaahhhh Been playing with all these gestures and windows today.
so:
1. A full screen app occupies its own virtual deskspace
2. if I turn off full screen, it joins virtual desk space 1
3. Tile left and right creates its own deskspace
Regards
Martin