How to Swipe Between Pages on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   This can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   , 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. ,,, 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. ,,,, This gesture works for any app that has you navigating between pages.
   
   The easiest way to test it is in your web browser. ,,,
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   Step 3: Click the Trackpad or Mouse option.

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   Step 4: Click the More Gestures tab.

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   Step 5: Click the "Swipe between pages" box to enable or disable it.

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   Step 6: Open a web page.

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   Step 7: Place two fingers on your trackpad.

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   Step 8: Swipe from left to right to view the previous page.

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   Step 9: Swipe from right to left to view the next page.

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    Step 10: Open a web page in your browser.

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    Step 11: Place one finger on the top of your Magic Mouse.

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    Step 12: Swipe your finger left to right to view the previous page.

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    Step 13: Swipe from right to left to view the next page.

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