hui.liu 2024-09-10
It's not always convenient to "hard press" the trackpad to select text. Fortunately, macOS
provides trackpad options for easier dragging, though they are somewhat hidden.
To access these options:
System Preferences > Accessibility > Pointer Control > Trackpad Options > Enable dragging.
The official documentation explain these options well:
- Without Drag Lock: Double-tap an item, then drag it without lifting your finger after the second tap; when you lift your finger, the item stops moving. The item can still be dragged for a fraction of a second (so you can reposition your finger if it’s at the edge of the trackpad). To immediately prevent further dragging, tap the trackpad once.
- With Drag Lock: Double-tap an item, then drag it without lifting your finger after the second tap; dragging continues when you lift your finger, and stops when you tap the trackpad once.
- Three Finger Drag: Drag an item with three fingers; dragging stops when you lift your fingers.
Personally, I prefer With Drag Lock—simple and effective!