Touchpad · Settings guide
How to turn the touchpad on or off in Windows
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If your touchpad stopped responding, it may have been switched off in Windows. Touchpad settings let you turn it back on and adjust gestures and speed.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Microsoft's steps below come from its Surface touchpad article and use the standard Windows Settings paths.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Windows 11
Start → Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad
- Go to Start → Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad.
- Turn the touchpad on or off.
Windows 10
Start → Settings → Devices → Touchpad
- Go to Start → Settings → Devices → Touchpad.
- Turn the touchpad on or off.
If the setting doesn't change
In the same Touchpad settings you can also change cursor speed, scrolling direction and three- and four-finger gestures. These steps come from Microsoft's Surface support article.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn my touchpad back on in Windows 11?
Go to Start → Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Touchpad and turn it on.
Where are touchpad settings in Windows 10?
Start → Settings → Devices → Touchpad.