You can tell many things with hand gestures without speaking a single word. Similarly, finger gestures on a touchpad help to scroll down or up on a computer.
But this gesture might not work sometimes. If you are currently running Windows 11 OS and two finger scrolling is not working, you’re welcome to read this article.
Read till the end and apply the methods to solve the issue. So, let’s begin!
How to Fix Two Finger Scroll Not Working on Windows 11
To fix two finger scrolling not working on Windows 11, go to the Windows Settings app and head over to the Touchpad section. Check whether the Drag two finger to scroll is enabled and turn it on if not. Also, look for a disabled Touchpad and its status.
Update the driver or roll back it to fix this two-finger gesture not working issue. In addition, try to check changes in the values of the Registry Editor and change it if any changes are found.
While testing many methods, changing the mouse pointer scheme fixed the gesture problem. I will show you all the tested and working methods to resolve this issue.
Here are the methods to solve two finger scroll not working in Windows 11:
1. Check Touchpad Status
People use an external mouse to perform work faster. External mice, whether wired or Bluetooth, are more convenient than touchpads. If you’re using one and the touchpad isn’t working, like the scrolling, you should check for a disabled touchpad from Windows Settings.
Those who use the laptop by connecting an external monitor and disabling the touchpad will surely face this issue. So, check for the touchpad status.
Here are the steps to check the touchpad status from Settings:
- Go to Windows Settings by clicking the Start icon.
- Select Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
- Click the button to enable Touchpad if it’s turned off.
- Select the Touchpad section to expand it.
- Check the box for the Leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected option if it’s unchecked.
After performing all the above steps, I hope the touchpad is working as well as the two-finger scrolling.
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2. Enable Two Finger Scrolling from Settings
Along with a disabled touchpad, other settings might get disabled too. There is a direct option in the Windows 11 Settings app to turn on the two-finger scrolling gestures.
Here are the steps to enable two finger scrolling from the Settings app:
- Go to Windows Settings by pressing the Windows key + I.
- Head over to Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
- Select the Scroll & zoom section to expand it.
- Check the box for the Drag two-finger to scroll option.
- Tick mark also the Pinch to zoom option.
Now, check whether the gesture is working properly. It should work now after enabling the Drag two-finger to scroll option. Well, there are other methods to enable two finger scrolling in Windows 11, and you can apply those too.
3. Update Touchpad Driver
Sometimes backdated drivers can cause the gesture not to work properly or at all. So, go for a driver check and update it if it’s backdated. You can go to the laptop’s manufacturer’s official website and download the latest version of the touchpad driver for Windows 11 OS, then install it.
It’s also possible to update the driver from the Device Manager.
Here are the steps to update the touchpad driver from Device Manager:
- Right-click on the Windows Start icon and select Device Manager.
- Expand the Mice and other pointing devices option.
- Right-click on the touchpad driver.
- Choose the Update driver option from the context menu.
- Select the Search automatically for drivers option from the updater window or else:
- Click on the Browse my computer for drivers option.
- Select the Browse button.
- Choose the folder containing the latest touchpad driver.
- Select the Next button.
- Click on the Browse my computer for drivers option.
After that, Windows Device Manager will automatically start installing the latest driver from the chosen folder. Once updated, go to any web page and try scrolling it with two fingers through the touchpad.
4. Change Mouse Pointers Scheme
You can change the mouse pointers scheme to fix the touchpad gesture not working error. Give this method a shot if the previous methods didn’t solve the gesture issue.
Here are the steps to change the mouse pointers scheme:
- Click the Windows search icon from the Taskbar.
- Type in main.cpl and hit Enter.
- Select the Pointers tab.
- Choose any different schemes from the Scheme section.
- Select Apply > OK.
From testing all the methods, changing the mouse pointers scheme from the default one shows a positive result.
Moreover, you might be tired of opening folders and apps by double-clicking. If that bothers you, you can always enable a single-click feature to launch any application or open any folder.
5. Change Registry Editor Values
With Registry Editor, you can do some core changes in the System. Secure system modification is possible from the Registry Editor. You can go to the Windows Registry Editor and change some values to fix the double fingers scrolling not working.
Here are the steps to change Registry Editor values to fix double-finger scrolling:
- Click the Windows Search icon and type registry editor.
- Hit the Enter key to launch it.
- Go to the following path:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrecisionTouchPad
- Click twice to open PrecisionTouchPad.
- Change the Value data to 1.
- Click OK.
After changing the PrecisionTouchPad value, restart the PC. Now check whether the gesture is working by swiping double fingers.
6. Increase Lines Per Vertical Scrolling
You can also increase the lines per scrolling, which makes the scrolling faster. If lines per scroll are set to low, it will make the scrolling look slower. Increase the number of lines per scroll to increase the scrolling gesture speed.
Here are the steps to increase lines per scrolling:
- Click the Windows search icon from the Taskbar.
- Type in main.cpl and hit Enter.
- Select the Wheel tab.
- Increase the number of lines at a time and set it to at least 3 or 6.
- Select Apply > OK.
You can also increase the number to load more lines per vertical scroll. I hope increasing lines per vertical scrolling solved the gesture issue.
Sometimes mouse settings won’t launch, and it becomes difficult to change mouse settings like scrolling speed, mouse cursor movement speed etc. Well, you can fix the inability to change mouse settings easily.
Why is Touchpad Scroll Not Working in Windows 11?
The touchpad scroll might not work when the scrolling gesture is disabled. Also, physically damaged touchpad sensors won’t be able to detect scrolling gestures. Backdated drivers are another reason double-finger scrolling is not working in Windows 11.
From the tests, it is found that incompatible drivers cause these kinds of touchpad problems. However, Windows 11 has a feature to turn off the touchpad automatically when you connect an external mouse.
When you enable that feature by knowing or accidentally, the touchpad will turn off after connecting the mouse. In Windows 11, there is a two finger scrolling option, and you must enable it to use the scrolling gesture control. If you unchecked that option, scrolling wouldn’t work by any chance.
For these reasons, two finger scrolling might not work in Windows 11.
FAQs
Why are two finger gestures not working in Windows 11?
Due to a disabled touchpad gesture motion or backdated driver, two finger scroll might not work. Sometimes, touchpad scrolling can get disabled by altering Registry Values. So, check for that too.
How can I fix the two finger scroll on Windows 11?
To fix the two finger scroll on Windows 11, enable the Drag two-finger to scroll option. Update the touchpad driver if it’s backdated or change mouse pointer schemes. Check for Registry value changes for the touchpad’s scrolling section and change the value to 1 if changed.
How many finger gestures does Windows 11 support?
In Windows 11, you can use four-finger gestures at maximum.
Bottom Line
Finger gestures on Windows 11 are useful and help move around easily. Microsoft added multiple finger gestures for ease of action through scrolling, pinching, swipe up or down.
Not only two fingers, one can use a maximum of four-finger gestures in Windows 11. You can also customize them. But sometimes, issues strike the gesture control.
I hope you have successfully resolved the issue. Knock me in the comment box for further guidance regarding Windows gesture control. Good luck!
