How to Customize Touchpad Gestures on Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open Touchpad settings

   Press the Windows key and type Touchpad settings, then press Enter. This command opens the dedicated input device configuration menu within the System settings.

   Note: Win + I
2. 1 min

   Expand the Three-finger gestures menu

   Locate the Gestures & interaction section. Click the downward arrow next to Three-finger gestures to reveal the customizable actions for swipes and taps.

   Note: Choose between Swipes or Taps to refine your specific input workflow.
3. 1 min

   Reassign swipe actions

   Select the Swipes dropdown menu. Choose between Window switching, Desktop switching, or Audio and volume controls to map these actions to upward, downward, left, or right swipes.

   Note: Switching workspaces is significantly faster when mapped to three-finger horizontal swipes.
4. 1 min

   Adjust Four-finger gesture mapping

   Repeat the previous process for the Four-finger gestures section. Use these gestures for high-level system functions like opening the Action Center or changing virtual desktops.

5. 30 sec

   Test gesture sensitivity

   Adjust the Touchpad sensitivity slider at the top of the menu if your gestures are not registering consistently. Set it to Most sensitive if you prefer light touches, or Least sensitive to prevent accidental input.

   Note: Higher sensitivity often results in unintended window minimize actions.
6. 30 sec

   Restore default settings

   If the gesture experience becomes erratic, click the Reset button located under the Touchpad section. This reverts all custom gesture mappings to the original Windows factory settings.

   Note: Resetting does not affect your cursor speed or click delay settings.