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How do you click your trackpad?

  • Tap to click, index finger

    Votes: 21 51.2%
  • Tap to click, middle finger

    Votes: 6 14.6%
  • Tap to click, other

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Force click, thumb

    Votes: 5 12.2%
  • Force click, index finger

    Votes: 4 9.8%
  • Force click, middle finger

    Votes: 4 9.8%
  • Force click, other

    Votes: 1 2.4%

  • Total voters
    41

mikethebigo

macrumors 68020
Original poster
May 25, 2009
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1,127
Really curious about the typical way you guys use your trackpads. First is tap to click or force click, and the second is, which finger do you use? Do you find anything to be particularly more ergonomic or comfortable? Is there any method of using the trackpad that you've found to be problematic over time? Sound off in the poll or below!
 

smirking

macrumors 68040
Aug 31, 2003
3,741
3,716
Silicon Valley
I used to tap to click, but ever since Apple insisted on making the stupid trackpad as big as a car, I've had to resort to force clicks because my palms are pretty thick. Palm rejection helps, but only so much. I still hate the trackpad. Fortunately for me, the reason I had to tap to click has mostly gone away. I had pretty serious RSI in both hands. After suffering for 10+ years, that has finally healed enough that I can force click without hurting.
 
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