Two-finger scrolling lets you scroll pages by sliding two fingers on your laptop touchpad. On most Windows 11 laptops with a precision touchpad, it is on by default and controlled in Settings. If the setting is missing, your touchpad probably uses the manufacturer’s own driver and settings app.
Quick Answer
Open Settings, Bluetooth and devices, Touchpad, expand Scroll and zoom, and check Drag two fingers to scroll.
How to Enable Two-Finger Scrolling in Windows 11
- Open Settings with Windows+I.
- Select Bluetooth and devices, then Touchpad.
- Make sure the Touchpad switch is on.
- Expand Scroll and zoom and check Drag two fingers to scroll.
- Choose a Scrolling direction if the page moves the opposite way from what you expect.
Touchpad Gesture Settings
| Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
| Drag two fingers to scroll | Scrolls pages with two fingers |
| Scrolling direction | Chooses natural or traditional scrolling |
| Pinch to zoom | Zooms in and out with two fingers |
| Three- and four-finger gestures | Switch apps and desktops |
Troubleshooting
- No Scroll and zoom section: your touchpad is not a precision touchpad. Look for the laptop maker’s touchpad app or update the touchpad driver from the manufacturer’s support site.
- Scrolling feels jumpy: clean the touchpad and adjust touchpad sensitivity on the same page.
- Scrolling the wrong way? See how to invert scrolling on Windows.
- For zoom gestures and shortcuts, read how to zoom on Windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a precision touchpad?
It is a touchpad that uses Windows’ own driver, which unlocks the gesture settings in Settings.
Does two-finger scrolling work in every app?
It works in most apps. A few older programs may scroll in steps rather than smoothly.
Why did scrolling stop after an update?
The driver may have changed. Reinstall the latest touchpad driver from your laptop maker and restart.
Summary
- Open Settings, Bluetooth and devices, Touchpad.
- Turn the touchpad on.
- Check Drag two fingers to scroll.
- Set your preferred scrolling direction.
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