How to Make a Mac Click Silently

Last Updated: November 3, 2021 Tested

If you're tired of the clicking sound your Mac trackpad makes every time you click on it, the good news is you can disable the sound so it clicks silently. Not sure how to do it? Don't worry—this article will walk you through how to make your mac click silently step by step.

Steps

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Click on the Apple menu. It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
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Click on System Preferences.^{[1]
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Click on Trackpad. It's in the center of the preferences window.^{[2]
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- If you don't see all of the System Preferences icons, click on the "Show All" button -- three rows of four dots -- in the top bar of the dialog box.
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Click on Point & Click. It's near the top of the dialog box.
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Look for a "Silent Clicking" checkbox. If it's available, it will be in the lower left of the dialog box.
- If you don't see a "Silent Clicking" checkbox, use "Tap to Click" to silence your Mac's trackpad.
- When Tap to Click is enabled, you merely tap the trackpad with one finger -- like on an iPhone or iPad -- instead of depressing it. Thus, the trackpad will no longer "click" when you click on something.
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Check the box next to "Silent Clicking." Make sure the box is blue and contains a checkmark. You have now enabled silent clicking on your Mac.

Community Q&A

Question

Is there any way I can click and drag using the tap to click method?

LunarGalaxia

Community Answer

No, there is not. The tap to click method is forgoing the actual clicking mechanic and using short taps to know if you intended to click. If you tap and drag, you are moving the cursor.