Explore mouse gestures

Like the Trackpad, Apple’s Magic Mouse has a touch sensitive surface that can interpret gestures.

 

Configure Apple's Magic Mouse

  • On the Menu Bar, click Apple menu > click System Preferences


  • In the System Preferences window, under Hardware section, click Mouse


  • In the Mouse window, do the following:

    • Click Point & Click tab > select Secondary click option to enable right-click option when you are using the mouse

      • NOTE: You might deselect Scroll direction: natural option if desired

    • Click More Gesture tab to configure additional options

 

 

Use mouse gestures     

One-finger gestures

  • To use Smart zoom, double tap with one finger on the mouse

  • To move forward and backward webpage on Safari, swipe one figure to the left or right

Two-fingers gestures

  • To switch between working environments or Dashboard, swipe two fingers to the left or to the right

  • To enter or exit to Mission Control, tap two fingers on the mouse