Instead, you can just tap to click on your Mac’s trackpad, which is much easier. We will show you how to do that below.
Activate Tap-to-Click for in the System Preferences
Tapping instead of pressing down on your Mac’s trackpad is easier when selecting onscreen elements and puts less stress on your fingers. Strangely, macOS disables this option by default, but it’s easy to change that setting. So, whenever you buy a new MacBook or get yourself a Magic Trackpad, activating tap-to-click should be among the first things you do. Here’s how:
Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Select the Trackpad category. Switch to the Point & Click tab and activate the box next to Tap to click.
You can now start clicking immediately just by tapping on the trackpad. If you want to deactivate the setting later, go back to the preferences above and clear the box next to Tap to click.
How to Enable Tap-to-click for Third-Party Trackpads
If you use a third-party trackpad with your Mac, you may not find an option to activate tap-to-click within the System Preferences. In that case, check the manufacturer’s site for any support software for the device and use that to enable the functionality.
Some trackpads may even let you enable and disable tap-to-click via keyboard shortcuts. Check the relevant user manual or online support documentation for the specifics with your trackpad.
Find More Ways to Customize Your Mac Trackpad
Activating tap-to-click can make a massive difference while interacting with your Mac’s trackpad, but that’s not all you can do. You can also enable right-clicking, change the cursor color, increase the scroll speed, and much more.
