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Trackpad and click test: clicks, double clicks and scrolling
Test your MacBook trackpad or any mouse. Count left and right clicks, measure double-click speed, catch accidental double clicks, check scrolling and draw lines to find dead spots or jumps.
Reading the result
- Accidental doubles above zero: a single press registered twice within 80 ms. On a mouse that's a worn switch. On a trackpad it's rare, and may mean the click mechanism is failing.
- Double clicks don't register: you may be clicking slower than your Mac expects. Change it in System Settings, Accessibility, Pointer Control, Double-click speed.
- Right clicks don't count: set Secondary click in System Settings, Trackpad.
- Gaps or jumps in the drawing: a tracking problem. Clean the trackpad, and remove anything metal or a wireless device nearby.
- The trackpad won't click physically or feels raised: stop and have the battery checked. A swollen battery can press on the trackpad.
Testing the keys too? Use the Mac keyboard test.
Questions
How do I test my MacBook trackpad?
Click, double-click, right-click and scroll inside the test area. Each action is counted and timed. Then draw slowly across the drawing pad: gaps or jumps in the line show where tracking fails.
Why does my MacBook trackpad click not work?
Check System Settings, Trackpad. Tap to click may be off, or Force Click may need a firmer press. If the trackpad won't click physically at all, a swollen battery can push against it from below. Stop using the Mac and have the battery checked.
What is a double click test?
It measures the time between two clicks. A single press that registers as two clicks a few milliseconds apart means a worn mouse switch. On a trackpad, slow double-clicks may need a faster double-click speed setting.
How do I right-click on a MacBook?
Click with two fingers, or hold Control while clicking. You can change this in System Settings, Trackpad, Secondary click.
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