How to Disable Touchpad on Windows 11 Manually and Automatically?

Disabling your touchpad on Windows 11 can be done manually or automatically. It is important to disable the touchpad when it is not in use as it can interfere with typing or other activities. Knowing how to manually and automatically disable the touchpad can be helpful for any Windows 11 user.

Manually Disabling the Touchpad:

1. Go to the Start menu and click on the “Settings” icon.

2. Select “Devices” from the settings.

3. Click on “Touchpad” from the left-hand side menu.

4. Toggle the “Touchpad” option to the off position.

Automatically Disabling the Touchpad:

1. Go to the Start menu and click on the “Settings” icon.

2. Select “Devices” from the settings.

3. Click on “Touchpad” from the left-hand side menu.

4. Toggle the “Automatically disable touchpad when an external mouse is connected” option to the on position.

Disabling the touchpad on Windows 11 can be done either manually or automatically. To manually disable the touchpad, go to the Start menu, select “Devices”, click on “Touchpad”, and toggle the “Touchpad” option to the off position. To automatically disable the touchpad, go to the Start menu, select “Devices”, click on “Touchpad”, and toggle the “Automatically disable touchpad when an external mouse is connected” option to the on position.