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TOUCHPAD

The document provides an overview of the working principle of touchpads, detailing their functionality and various gestures for interaction. It explains tapping, scrolling, swiping, and zooming techniques that enhance user experience on laptops. The lesson is designed for trainees at the Govt. ITI for Women in Kannur, aiming to equip them with practical skills in using touchpads effectively.

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TOUCHPAD

The document provides an overview of the working principle of touchpads, detailing their functionality and various gestures for interaction. It explains tapping, scrolling, swiping, and zooming techniques that enhance user experience on laptops. The lesson is designed for trainees at the Govt. ITI for Women in Kannur, aiming to equip them with practical skills in using touchpads effectively.

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT, KERALA

INFORMATION SHEET
NAME OF ITI: GOVT: ITI FOR WOMEN, KANNUR.
NAME: NIDHISREE P V TRADE: ICTSM
OUT COME NO: 25 LESSON NO:25.1.10 DATE: 23/10/2024 TIME: 45 Min

TITLE: WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TOUCHPAD

At the end of this lesson, trainees shall be able to:


Explain the working principle Touchpad.
DESCRIPTION
TOUCHPAD
A touchpad is a device that responds by moving the user's fingers and controlling the movement of the
finger on a computer. Another name for a touchpad is a trackpad. The majority of laptops are fitted with
these pointing devices which are a great alternative to the mouse because they are mobile and
multipurpose.

WORKING PRINCIPLE OF TOUCHPAD


Tapping
Tapping on a touchpad serves as a substitute for the traditional mouse click. Here's how to master it:
• Single Tap: Lightly tap the touchpad surface with one finger. This action functions as a left-
click, allowing you to select items, open files, and activate buttons.
• Double Tap: Tap twice in quick succession with one finger. This typically serves as a double-
click, used to open files or applications and to highlight words in text editing.
• Right-Click Tap: Most touchpads allow a two-finger tap to function as a right-click.
Alternatively, some touchpads have a designated area in the lower-right corner for right-
clicking.
• Tap and Drag: For dragging items, tap the touchpad twice but do not lift your finger after the
second tap. Instead, slide your finger to move the item. This mimics the click-and-drag action
of a mouse.
Scrolling
Scrolling on a touchpad is a seamless way to navigate through long documents, webpages, and lists:
• Two-Finger Scroll: Place two fingers on the touchpad and slide them up or down to scroll
vertically. Sliding your fingers left or right enables horizontal scrolling.
• Edge Scrolling: Some touchpads allow edge scrolling, where dragging a single finger along
the right edge of the touchpad scrolls vertically, and along the bottom edge scrolls
horizontally.
• Smooth Scrolling: For a more fluid experience, many touchpads support smooth scrolling,
which adjusts the scrolling speed based on the motion of your fingers.
Swiping
Swiping gestures enhance navigation and multitasking:
• Three-Finger Swipe: Swiping up with three fingers typically opens the task view or mission
control, showing all open applications and desktops. Swiping down minimizes this view.
• Four-Finger Swipe: On some touchpads, a four-finger swipe left or right allows you to switch
between open desktops or full-screen applications quickly.
• Backward and Forward Navigation: A two-finger swipe left or right often allows you to
navigate backward and forward in web browsers, documents, and other navigable interfaces.
Zooming
Zooming in and out on a touchpad mimics the pinch-and-zoom functionality found on smartphones
and tablets:
• Pinch-to-Zoom: Place two fingers on the touchpad and pinch them together to zoom out or
spread them apart to zoom in. This gesture is particularly useful for adjusting the view in
web pages, photos, maps, and documents.
• Rotate Gesture: Some touchpads support rotation by placing two fingers on the pad and
twisting them. This is useful in image editing applications and other software that supports
rotational inputs.

ASSIGNMENT:

REFERENCE

1. NIMI, Second Year


2. ‘geeksforgeeks’
Prepared By
Nidhisree P V
Junior Instructor (Provl)

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