How to Swipe Between Pages on a Mac

This updated guide examines How to Swipe Between Pages on a Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Part 1of 3:

Enabling Swipe Between Pages

1. Click the Apple menu. This can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen.
2. Click System Preferences.
3. Click the Trackpad or Mouse option. Select the option that corresponds to the device you're using. If you don't see the main System Preferences menu, click the Show All button at the top of the screen first.
4. Click the More Gestures tab.
5. Click the "Swipe between pages" box to enable or disable it.

Part 2of 3:

Using a Trackpad

1. Open a web page. Swipe between pages works best in any app that has pages you move between. For example, if you're using a web browser this will take you back to your previously-visited page.
2. Place two fingers on your trackpad.
3. Swipe from left to right to view the previous page. ^[1]
4. Swipe from right to left to view the next page. ^[2]

Part 3of 3:

Using a Magic Mouse

1. Open a web page in your browser. This gesture works for any app that has you navigating between pages. The easiest way to test it is in your web browser.
2. Place one finger on the top of your Magic Mouse.
3. Swipe your finger left to right to view the previous page.
4. Swipe from right to left to view the next page.