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Trackpad Settings for Windows 8

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This official utility from Microsoft allows Surface users to configure and manage trackpad behavior on Touch and Type covers, providing essential control over tap gestures and scrolling functionality.

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  • Pros

    • Enables customization of trackpad behavior on Surface keyboards
    • Includes dedicated controls for tap gestures
    • Provides specific settings for trackpad scrolling
    • Compatible with both Touch Cover and Type Cover peripherals
    • Official utility developed by Microsoft for Surface devices

  • Cons

    • Requires manual system updates for proper hardware detection
    • Necessitates manual device refreshing if keyboards are unrecognized
    • Functionality is restricted solely to trackpad configuration
    • Hardware compatibility limited to specific Surface keyboard covers
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Trackpad Settings for Windows 8

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Full Specifications

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Release
Latest update
Version
0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
None
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By Microsoft
Allow you to toggle settings if you have a Touch or Type cover for your Surface.
The Microsoft Surface keyboards have a trackpad that you can use like a mouse. This app lets you choose how the trackpad works on Touch Cover and Type Cover. If this app doesn't detect the keyboard, do the following, make sure you have the latest updates: From the Start screen, type Update, tap Settings, then tap Check for updates, then from the Start screen, type Devices, tap Settings, then tap Devices and Printers. Then tap Refresh three times (circular arrow next to Search box). It features control tap gestures and control scrolling.
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