Touchpad
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001243
A flat, pressure-sensitive surface integrated into laptop computers and some keyboards, allowing users to control a cursor on the screen by moving a finger across its surface. It detects the position and movement of one or more fingers to translate gestures into input commands. Many touchpads support multi-touch gestures, such as pinching to zoom or swiping with multiple fingers.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001243 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Hardware |
Record as JSON
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