Magic Trackpad gestures on Windows: the full list
Windows does not enable the Apple Magic Trackpad's gestures on its own. This guide covers what works on Windows 10 and 11 and how to turn everything on.
What works out of the box
Paired over Bluetooth, the Magic Trackpad registers as a basic pointing device. Cursor movement and clicking work; multi-finger gestures, smooth scrolling, and force-click do not. Windows has no built-in driver for the trackpad's multi-touch hardware.
The full gesture list
With a driver that reads the trackpad's multi-touch and pressure data, all of these work on Windows 10 and 11:
- Two-finger scroll — smooth vertical and horizontal scrolling.
- Two-finger swipe — back and forward between pages.
- Three-finger swipe — switch apps and virtual desktops, or open Task View.
- Four-finger swipe — move between desktops and show the desktop.
- Tap-to-click and two-finger right-click.
- Force-click — pressure sensitivity for the trackpad's deeper press.
How to enable them
- Pair the Magic Trackpad in Settings → Bluetooth & devices.
- Install a utility that provides a gesture driver for the trackpad. Most register it as a Windows Precision Touchpad.
- Map the three- and four-finger swipes to the Windows actions you want, and adjust tap-to-click and force-click sensitivity.
Frequently asked
Which Magic Trackpad gestures work on Windows?
With a gesture driver installed, the Magic Trackpad supports two-finger scroll and swipe, three- and four-finger swipes for switching desktops and Task View, tap-to-click, two-finger right-click, and force-click. Without one, Windows treats it as a basic pointer.
Do I need a driver for the Magic Trackpad on Windows?
Yes. Out of the box Windows sees only a basic pointing device. Multi-finger gestures and force-click need a driver that reads the multi-touch and pressure data from the trackpad. Tenon is building one, with a free Windows beta opening.