How to Disable Touch Settings on Windows and Mac

Learn how to easily turn off touch settings on both Windows and Mac devices in just a few steps.

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To turn off touch settings on Windows, go to the Control Panel. Select Pen and Touch from the options. In the Touch tab, uncheck the box next to Use your finger as an input device. Click Apply and then OK. For Macs, go to System Preferences, select Accessibility, then Pointer Control. Under Mouse & Trackpad, uncheck the box for Enable Touchpad for disabling touch settings.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the steps to disable touch settings on Windows? Go to Control Panel > Pen and Touch > Touch tab, uncheck 'Use your finger as an input device', and apply the changes.
  2. How can I disable the touchpad on my Mac? Open System Preferences > Accessibility > Pointer Control, then uncheck 'Enable Touchpad' to disable it.
  3. Why would I want to disable touch input? Disabling touch input can prevent accidental selections and improve accuracy while using a mouse.
  4. Can I re-enable touch settings later? Yes, you can re-enable touch settings by following the same steps and checking the relevant options.

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