HOW TO: Enable Three Finger Drag on OS X El Capitan

os-x-el-capitan-three-finger-drag-FSMdotCOM

It’s no secret that OS X El Capitan is a beast. But you might’ve notice that some features are not enabled anymore, and it’s a bit tricky to enable. For example OS X El Capitan doesn’t offer a “Three finger drag” option anymore in the trackpad’s settings. Luckily, there’s an easy fix.

Jump over the break to learn how to enable “three finger drag” on OS X El Capitan…


1. Load Settings

2. Go to Accessibility

os-x-el-capitan-three-finger-drag-1-FSMdotCOM

3.  Mouse & Trackpad > Trackpad options

os-x-el-capitan-three-finger-drag-2-FSMdotCOM

4. Check “Enable Dragging” and choose “three finger drag” from the dropdown menu

os-x-el-capitan-three-finger-drag-3-FSMdotCOM

That’s it. Enjoy “three finger drag” on OS X El Capitan. NOTE: “three finger drag” option on show up in trackpad settings. It just works