Using Adaptive touch with your Surface touchpad
Applies To
Surface Devices SurfaceStandard touchpad mode often fails to accurately register input from individuals with limb differences, Cerebral Palsy, or conditions such as arthritis, making it challenging or even impossible for them to use these devices effectively.
Adaptive touch mode allows users with varying mobility and dexterity levels to customize the touchpad to better suit their personal needs.
This feature is now available on Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop (7th Edition), and Surface Pro Flex Keyboard.
To enable Adaptive touch:
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Connect your Surface Pro Keyboard, if necessary.
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If needed, select your Surface Pro Keyboard shown at the bottom of the app and then from the list on the right, select Touchpad settings.
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Enable Adaptive touch by toggling the switch to On and then selecting "Turn on".
With adaptive touch mode enabled, the touchpad reacts to inputs from different parts of your body. You can adjust its settings to match your specific needs. For example, you have the option to:
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Modify the size of the right-click region.
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Change the time interval between clicks needed to register a double-click.
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Use various parts of your body—such as your palm, foot, hand edges, or even residual limbs—to interact with the touchpad.
More settings, like Click sensitivity, may be found in Touchpad settings. Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad.
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