I am running Linux Mint 18.3 MATE.
I have very foolishly locked my touchpad by unchecking a box in the Mouse Preferences. This means I now have no access to my mouse.
Does anyone know how I can re-enable my touchpad, perhaps via the Terminal.
Thank you.
How can I re-enable touchpad?
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How can I re-enable touchpad?
Last edited by Cue_Ball on Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:55 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: How can I re-enable touchpad?
Say more regarding your Mint edition and desktop choice.
Ctrl+Alt+t to open a terminal and input:
copy/paste those results back here in a reply.
You can navigate the mouse properties by typing 'mouse' in the menu search field.
Use the up,down,right,left arrow buttons to re-enable touchpad.
Ctrl+Alt+t to open a terminal and input:
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inxi -FxzYou can navigate the mouse properties by typing 'mouse' in the menu search field.
Use the up,down,right,left arrow buttons to re-enable touchpad.
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