How to Create Custom Touchpad Gestures on Mac – Guide
Using utilities like Clip Menu and DeskConnect can make life easier, leaving you wondering how you ever managed without them. Previous entries have explored the benefits of these tools.
Better Touch Tools is a free, must-have utility for Mac users with Magic Mouse or modern trackpad.
Don’t let the “free” label deceive you – Better Touch Tools is an incredibly useful and convenient tool for Mac users.
This article examines the topic at hand.
MTB is an app that allows users to customize their Mac experience with custom gestures. It works with devices such as the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and glass trackpads found on modern Macs.
Apple’s MTB technology offers Mac users more control over their pointing device, providing a solution to the lack of features on their operating systems. Wi-Fi sync is an example of this, as it works perfectly but leaves much to be desired. The value of MTB is clear from the start.
BTT is compatible with keyboard shortcuts and any USB mouse, though it works best with the devices it was designed for.
Users can conveniently assign a gesture to either the entire operating system or just one application when using the app.
BTT allows users to customize their own shortcuts and commands, offering far more flexibility than the predefined actions.
I created a gesture on my Magic Mouse to quickly switch tabs in Safari, eliminating the need to use the keyboard or click directly on the tab.
Creating custom gestures is simple. Select the app you want to create a gesture for in the Mouse & Trackpad Builder’s left panel, then pick one of the available gestures. For example, I chose to slide my finger with one finger right and left of the mouse to toggle tabs back and forth.
BTT may request access to your Mac’s accessibility features, but this is a standard procedure.
You can use keyboard shortcuts to perform a specific action, rather than selecting from the predefined options.
You can begin utilizing your newly created gestures immediately after completion.
I discovered that Better Touch Tools’ custom gestures generally worked well, though some complex ones and basic actions occasionally caused issues.
This utility’s flexibility makes it simple to compensate for any shortcomings.
No excuse exists for not taking advantage of the opportunity to experience freedom without cost.
Final note
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create custom touchpad gestures on Mac. If you have any questions, please reach out for help. Share the love and spread the word!
