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Feature Request: Add Mac-like Touchpad Gesture Support to PowerToys (Smart Zoom, Rotate, Swipe, etc.) #36929

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Vist233 opened this issue Jan 17, 2025 · 0 comments
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Vist233 commented Jan 17, 2025

Description of the new feature / enhancement

I propose adding a feature to PowerToys that enables Mac-like touchpad gestures on Windows. This feature would enhance the current Windows touchpad capabilities by implementing additional gestures such as Smart Zoom, Rotate, Swipe between pages, and Three-Finger Drag, while taking inspiration from macOS. These gestures would provide users with a more intuitive and efficient way to navigate and interact with the system.

Scenario when this would be used?

Smart Zoom: Double-tap with two fingers to zoom in on a specific area, similar to macOS.
Rotate: Use two fingers to rotate images or objects in supported applications.
Swipe Between Pages: Enable two-finger horizontal swipes to navigate back and forward between pages in browsers or supported apps.
Three-Finger Drag: Drag windows or select text with three fingers, eliminating the need for a click-and-drag action.
Show Desktop: A four-finger pinch to quickly minimize all windows and reveal the desktop.
Launchpad/Quick Launch: Use a four-finger pinch-out gesture to launch a customizable utility or application menu (similar to macOS's Launchpad).
By incorporating these gestures, users can enjoy a more seamless and versatile touchpad experience on Windows.

Supporting information

Mac Touchpad Gestures - Apple Support

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