Surface Trackpad Settings

‪Microsoft Corp.‬

Touch and Type Covers for Surface have a trackpad built-in that functions like a mouse. Trackpad Settings lets you control functions such as tap and touch gestures on your Surface. If this app doesn’t detect the keyboard, do the following: 1. Make sure you have the latest updates: From the Start screen, type Update, tap Settings, then tap Check for updates. 2. From the Start screen, type Devices, tap Settings, then tap Devices and Printers. Then tap Refresh three times (circular arrow next to Search box). Try using the app again.

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Surface Trackpad Settings

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Features

Control tap gestures
Control scrolling

Additional information

Published by

Microsoft Corp.

Copyright

Developed by

Microsoft Corp.

Release date

11/28/2012

Approximate size

480.69 KB

Age rating

For ages 12 and up

This app can

Use your devices that support the Human Interface Device (HID) protocol

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Installation

Get this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices.

Accessibility

The product developer believes this product meets accessibility requirements, making it easier for everyone to use.

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Publisher Info

Surface Trackpad Settings website
Surface Trackpad Settings support

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Surface Trackpad Settings privacy policy
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System Requirements

Minimum
Your device must meet all minimum requirements to open this product
OS	Windows 8.1
Architecture	x86, x64, ARM, ARM64
Notes	Not specified

Recommended
Your device should meet these requirements for the best experience
OS	Windows 8.1
Architecture	x86, x64, ARM, ARM64
Notes	Touch Cover;Type Cover

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Most helpful favorable review

Jeffrey

11/5/2014

Please Add...

Great start for a much-needed tool. However, I'd love an option that would allow me to automatically turn off the trackpad when a mouse is in use (USB or Bluetooth).

19 out of 21 people found this helpful.

Most helpful critical review

Elton

4/12/2014

Says there is no touch cover attached

I have a touch cover attached, but this app does not detect it! Who tests this stuff? Also, how do I turn off the click sounds the touch cover makes?! Toggling the setting in the Settings fixes the on-screen keyboard, but not the touch cover. I wish Microsoft would support their hardware. They have a lot to learn about customer service!!

12 out of 16 people found this helpful.

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Reviewed ByJeffrey

11/5/2014

Review title of JeffreyPlease Add...

19 out of 21 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByDan

9/23/2014

Review title of DanPerfect

Was always brushing the trackpad with my palm while typing, even though I almost always use a mouse. Needed to turn off the trackpad when mouse was connected. Simple review: Very annoying problem with trackpad = solved. Period.

9 out of 10 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByElton

4/12/2014

Review title of EltonSays there is no touch cover attached

12 out of 16 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByUnknown

10/12/2014

Review title of UnknownBroke (FIXED!!!)

CORRECTION: App has been fixed with latest updates. THANK YOU MICROSOFT!!!!!! Will not recognize touch keyboard on Surface Pro 2. Tried all troubleshooting steps, restarting computer, detaching/attaching keyboard multiple times. Please fix so that I can give this app a better rating.

11 out of 15 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByCommander

1/10/2016

Review title of CommanderSurface Pro 1 - works like it should

I was looking everywhere for a way to reverse the scroll direction on my first gen Surface Pro with Type Cover and this app worked like a charm. I am using Windows 10 and this app installed quickly and all I had to do was hit the toggle for flip the scroll direction. Thank you!

4 out of 6 people found this helpful.

Reviewed BySusan

10/28/2014

Review title of SusanWorks, Sort of

This app does not work as well as I hoped. Changing the settings does turn the trackpad off. However, after short time it will be on again, even though it is still set to off.

8 out of 14 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByAlexander

5/21/2014

Review title of AlexanderNOT NEEDED ANYMORE

With Windows 8.1 Update 1, this app is obsolete, you can turn off the touchpad in windows itself. Where to find? Search -> Device settings -> Mouse and Touchpad -> Turn Touchpad off - That's it, no app needed anymore. Still 5 Stars, just for the effort to actually trying and building this app before it got obsolete. :)

5 out of 8 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByIkes

7/17/2014

Review title of IkesBad

Can't use on my Surface Pro 2 with Type Cover 2.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByJacob

7/16/2014

Review title of JacobNot compatible with gen 2 covers

Needs an update for gen 2 and 3 covers.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByRob

7/16/2014

Review title of RobTap To Click Problem resolved, app does not work

For those looking to solve the Tap To Click issue that this app used to solve for Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3, go to this article: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/forum/surfpro3-surfhardware/surface-pro-3-disable-tap-to-click/410e081b-be05-4a71-bf85-9c1bb97af666 . The option "Turn off Taps" solved the problem for me. It is hidden.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.

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