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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the sensitivity of your Windows PC’s touchpad.
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3Click Devices. It’s the icon of a keyboard and speaker.
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4Click Mouse & touchpad. It’s in the left column.
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5Click the drop-down menu under “Touchpad.” It’s in the main (right) panel.
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6Select a sensitivity level. The option select determines how quickly the touchpad will respond to your touch. The change will take effect immediately.
- Select Short delay for a more sensitive touch pad.
- Select Long delay to decrease sensitivity.
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1. Click the Start menu.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Devices.
4. Click Mouse & touchpad.
5. Click the drop-down under “Touchpad.”
6. Select a sensitivity level.
