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How Do I Enable Touchpad on Ubuntu?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
How Do I Enable Touchpad on Ubuntu?
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Ubuntu provides basic configuration of your touchpad options in System > Preferences > Mouse, under the Touchpad tab. Try the touchpad after unchecking the Enable mouse clicks with touchpad check box. Check operation after Enable horizontal scrolling is checked.

Why touchpad is not working in Ubuntu?

In case your Touchpad doesn’t work at all (No response from the Touchpad) This is generally a case of a kernel (linux) or xorg bug. If you do not find something like this, then the bug is in the linux kernel. … File the bug against the linux package by running ubuntu-bug linux.

How can I turn my touchpad back on?

Use the keyboard combination Ctrl + Tab to move to the Device Settings, TouchPad, ClickPad, or the similar option tab, and press Enter . Use your keyboard to navigate to the checkbox that allows you to enable or disable the touchpad. Press the spacebar to toggle it on or off. Tab down and select Apply, then OK.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.