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iBook: Trackpad Clicking Not Enabled by Default

  • Last Modified: September 16, 2003
  • Article: TA25912
  • Old Article: 58446
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While the iBook trackpad does support clicking and dragging, it is not enabled by default. This article notes the location of the trackpad button, as well as how to enable trackpad clicking.

Products Affected

iBook

The iBook trackpad button is located just below the trackpad, as shown in the graphic below.



Figure 1, Location of trackpad button

To enable trackpad clicking and dragging, follow these steps:


    1. Open the Trackpad control panel.

    2. Click in the checkbox marked Clicking, as shown in the graphic below. This will make the Dragging and Drag lock check boxes active. Check them if you desire those features.

    3. Close the Trackpad control panel.





Figure 2, Trackpad control panel
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