Lion Feature Spotlight: Multi-Touch Gestures
Multi-Touch gestures are one of the most exciting aspects of Apple’s new operating system, OS X Lion. With simple two and three finger trackpad swipes you can navigate through open applications with ease.
It takes less than five minutes to learn these new gestures. While you’re getting the hang of it you can still use the traditional scroll bar that is hidden on the side of every screen.
There are three basic multi-touch gestures that you’ll use to drive your Mac.
It takes less than five minutes to learn these new gestures. While you’re getting the hang of it you can still use the traditional scroll bar that is hidden on the side of every screen.
There are three basic multi-touch gestures that you’ll use to drive your Mac.
Scrolling Up and Down
Slide two fingers up or down your trackpad to scroll through documents, websites, and photo collections.
Scrolling Side to Side
Slide two fingers from side to side and to easily flip through the last few pages you had open, like turning the pages of a book.
Switching Between Open Apps
A three finger swipe from one side of the trackpad to the other will flip through your open applications, replacing the traditional “command-tab” combination of keys.
Beyond these basic moves, there are several unique multi-swipe gestures that will simplify your day-to-day tasks.
Opening Mission Control
With a three finger upward swipe you will see Mission Control, a neatly organized one-page view of everything running on your Mac.
Magnifying Pages For Easier Reading
Once you have a webpage or PDF open, a quick double-tap the trackpad with two fingers will magnify it.
Zooming On Photos
You can easily zoom in and out of photos and web pages by moving your thumb and finger in a pinch gesture.
Instantly Access Dictionary
Double tap on any word with three fingers for instant access to Apple’s dictionary and thesaurus.
Dragging and Moving Objects
A single-tap with three fingers will let you grab an object and then move it in the direction that you drag your fingers.
All of the multi-touch gestures also work with a magic mouse, but with slightly different swipes, usually one less finger swipe than with a trackpad.
Whether using a trackpad or magic mouse, these new multi-touch gestures are so useful that its well worth the five minutes you’ll spend learning how to use them.
For access to detailed “how-to” videos on all of the most popular multi-touch gestures go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4721.
For additional help with gestures or any OS X Lion feature, contact Cranston IT at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstoninc.com.
Slide two fingers up or down your trackpad to scroll through documents, websites, and photo collections.
Scrolling Side to Side
Slide two fingers from side to side and to easily flip through the last few pages you had open, like turning the pages of a book.
Switching Between Open Apps
A three finger swipe from one side of the trackpad to the other will flip through your open applications, replacing the traditional “command-tab” combination of keys.
Beyond these basic moves, there are several unique multi-swipe gestures that will simplify your day-to-day tasks.
Opening Mission Control
With a three finger upward swipe you will see Mission Control, a neatly organized one-page view of everything running on your Mac.
Magnifying Pages For Easier Reading
Once you have a webpage or PDF open, a quick double-tap the trackpad with two fingers will magnify it.
Zooming On Photos
You can easily zoom in and out of photos and web pages by moving your thumb and finger in a pinch gesture.
Instantly Access Dictionary
Double tap on any word with three fingers for instant access to Apple’s dictionary and thesaurus.
Dragging and Moving Objects
A single-tap with three fingers will let you grab an object and then move it in the direction that you drag your fingers.
All of the multi-touch gestures also work with a magic mouse, but with slightly different swipes, usually one less finger swipe than with a trackpad.
Whether using a trackpad or magic mouse, these new multi-touch gestures are so useful that its well worth the five minutes you’ll spend learning how to use them.
For access to detailed “how-to” videos on all of the most popular multi-touch gestures go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4721.
For additional help with gestures or any OS X Lion feature, contact Cranston IT at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstoninc.com.