Using the multi-touch trackpad – Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz, Late 2007 CTO, Early 2008, and Late 2008) User Manual

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MacBook Pro 17-inch (original, Core 2 Duo, 2.4/2.6GHz, 2008) Basics— General Information

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Using the Multi-Touch Trackpad

Use the trackpad to move the pointer and to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. How far the pointer
moves on screen is affected by how quickly you move your finger across the trackpad. To move
the pointer a short distance, move your finger slowly across the trackpad; the faster you move
your finger, the farther the pointer moves. To fine-tune the tracking speed and set other trackpad
options, choose Apple > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad.

Existing trackpad tips and shortcuts

Forward deleting

deletes characters to the right of the insertion point. Pressing the Delete

key deletes characters to the left of the insertion point.

To forward delete, hold down the Function (fn) key while you press the Delete key.

Secondary clicking

or “right-clicking” lets you access shortcut menu commands.

To secondary click, place two fingers on the trackpad while clicking the trackpad button. If
Tap to Click is enabled, just tap two fingers on the trackpad.

You can also secondary click by holding down the Control key while you click.

Two-finger scrolling

lets you drag to scroll quickly up, down, or sideways in the active window.

This option is on by default.

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