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How do I enable touchpad gestures in Linux Mint?
Support touchpad gesture out-of-the-box with libinput-gesture
- 3-finger swipe up : Expo View (ctl+alt+up)
- 3-finger swipe down : Show all windows (ctl+alt+down)
- 3-finger swipe right : Show left workspace (ctl+alt+left)
- 3-finger swipe left : Show right workspace (ctl+alt+right)
How do I configure Fusuma?
For Debian Based Distros (Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, Pop!OS)
- Install libinput-tools. You need libinput release 1.0 or later. $ sudo apt-get install libinput-tools.
- Install Ruby. Fusuma runs in Ruby, so you must install it first.
- Install Fusuma. $ sudo gem install fusuma.
- Install xdotool (optional) For sending shortcuts:
Are there any gestures for the touchpad in Linux?
Windows and macOS both come with a variety of useful touchpad gestures pre-configured out of the box, and offer easy-to-access settings for adjusting or changing gesture behaviour to your liking. Alas Ubuntu, like many Linux distributions, is a little lacking in this regard.
Where do I find the touchpad in Debian?
Debian 6.0 “Squeeze”. On GNOME, go to System -> Preferences -> Mouse, there should be a “Touchpad” tab. On KDE: Install the kde-config-touchpad package. Go to System Settings -> Input Devices, there should be a “Touchpad” tab.
Is there an app for the touchpad?
The app is called ‘Gestures’ and is described by its developer as being a “minimal Gtk+ GUI app for libinput-gestures”. Windows and macOS both come with a variety of useful touchpad gestures pre-configured out of the box, and offer easy-to-access settings for adjusting or changing gesture behaviour to your liking.
Is there a gesture app for Ubuntu 18.04?
You can quickly enable trackpad gestures on Ubuntu 18.04 and similar Linux distributions, all based on whether you swipe or pinch the touchpad; the direction you move in; and/or the number of fingers you use in the gesture.