Using Finger Gestures with the Magic Mouse

If you have a Magic Mouse, you have a touch surface on the top of the mouse. While not as versatile as the Magic Trackpad or the built-in trackpad on laptops, the Magic Mouse lets you perform a limited number of gestures that closely mimic the trackpad:

  • Scroll Slide one finger vertically or horizontally across the Magic Mouse surface.

  • Smart Zoom Double-tap (not click) the top of the Magic Mouse with one finger.

  • Swipe between pages Swipe two fingers horizontally across the surface of the Magic Mouse.

  • Swipe between full-screen apps Slide two fingers horizontally across the surface of the Magic Mouse.

The Magic Mouse is best for people who like the familiarity of a mouse, while the Magic Trackpad is best for ...

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